Two Mississauga men are facing criminal charges after Canada Border Services Agency officers seized 127 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at the Ambassador Bridge.
The seizure occurred on September 11, 2026, when the truck arrived in Canada from the United States.
The CBSA announced the seizure and resulting RCMP charges on October 19 in Windsor.
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What happened at the Ambassador Bridge
According to the CBSA, a border services officer referred the commercial vehicle for a secondary examination after it arrived at the port of entry.
Officers then used a detector dog during the inspection and found the suspected cocaine inside the truck’s trailer.
The CBSA arrested Vasyl Galychyn, 61, and Anton Chernyshov, 41.
Both men are from Mississauga, Ontario.
The two men and the seized narcotics were transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which laid charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Charges now before an Ontario court
Galychyn and Chernyshov have each been charged with importing cocaine and possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The case is before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.
The allegations have not been tested in court, and the charges remain subject to validation by the court.
Neither the CBSA nor the RCMP identified the truck’s cargo beyond describing it as a commercial shipment, and the government release did not provide details about the suspected destination of the drugs.
Southern Ontario seizures this year
The CBSA said officers in its Southern Ontario Region have seized 1.67 metric tonnes of cocaine so far in 2026.
That regional figure includes seizures made through border operations in southern Ontario and is separate from the 127-kilogram seizure announced Monday.
The agency said the seizure demonstrates the role of secondary examinations, detector dogs and cooperation with police partners in intercepting suspected narcotics at Canadian ports of entry.
What happens next
The criminal case will proceed through the Ontario court system, where the evidence and allegations can be examined through the normal legal process.
Under Canadian law, an accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The CBSA continues to ask people with information about suspicious cross-border activity to contact its Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060. Information about suspected criminal activity can also be provided to the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the cocaine seized at the Ambassador Bridge?
CBSA officers seized 127 kilograms of suspected cocaine on September 11, 2026, from a commercial truck arriving from the United States.
Who was charged after the Ambassador Bridge seizure?
Vasyl Galychyn, 61, and Anton Chernyshov, 41, both of Mississauga, Ontario, were charged by the RCMP.
What charges do the two men face?
They face charges of importing cocaine and possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Where is the case being heard?
The matter is before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, Ontario.
Have the allegations been proven?
No. The charges remain allegations and must proceed through the court process.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against the October 19, 2026 Canada Border Services Agency and RCMP news release.
Disclaimer: The accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.