Canadian authorities have successfully dismantled a cross-border drug trafficking network in Ontario, marking one of the province’s largest drug seizures valued at nearly C$140 million. The operation, known as Project Bay, led to the confiscation of around 973 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 660 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, and 49 kilograms of suspected opium. Additionally, 230 oxycodone tablets, 17 firearms, including an anti-tank rifle, and various other illegal items were seized during the investigation.
The probe, initiated by Windsor Police in January 2025, saw the involvement of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) the following month to uncover and probe the network responsible for smuggling illegal drugs into Canada. As the investigation expanded beyond provincial and international boundaries, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) also joined the efforts. Authorities allege that the group operated within the commercial trucking industry, utilizing legitimate transportation channels to traffic illegal substances.
According to law enforcement officials, the network employed a broker-style model to recruit truck drivers who knowingly transported drugs across the border concealed within legal supply chains. The investigation received support from U.S. agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, highlighting the international cooperation involved in combating drug trafficking networks.
Multiple individuals have been charged in connection with the alleged drug trafficking operation, with authorities emphasizing that Project Bay has significantly disrupted the activities of an organized criminal network involved in large-scale drug movements through commercial transportation routes. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the operation and identify any additional individuals or entities linked to the network.
