A “white powdery” substance price 290 kilograms field-tested constructive for cocaine.

Toronto: An Indian truck driver from Canada has been charged for trying to result in $8.7 million price of cocaine into the US, in line with courtroom paperwork.

Gagandeep Singh, a citizen of India and resident of Canada, was charged with “intent to distribute managed substances” as he made his first courtroom look in Detroit on Wednesday.

The US Customs and Border Safety (CBP) officers on the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit requested Singh to tug over for an inspection at about 11.45 p.m. on Monday, the CTV Information reported, citing paperwork.

“(The accused) ignored the officers and tried to proceed to the tolls earlier than being stopped simply earlier than the tolls by CBP officers,” the felony grievance learn.

Officers had been “alerted to the odour of managed substances” by a Ok-9, a border police canine, following which they discovered 13 cardboard bins sealed with duct tape within the transport trailer.

A “white powdery” substance price 290 kilograms field-tested constructive for cocaine.

“As a consequence of my coaching and expertise I estimate the worth of the seized suspected cocaine to be roughly $8,700,000,” Jeffrey Richardson, Particular Agent for Homeland Safety Investigations, wrote within the grievance.

Richardson alleged that the seizure is “in line with large-scale drug distribution actions”.

He advised the courtroom that scissors and duct tape, matching the tape used to seal the bins, had been discovered within the cab of the transport.

Based on officers, Singh’s manifest indicated he was transporting “agricultural tools” however the seal on the trailer was for a Canadian well being and wonder care firm.