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U.S. customs officers seize gun, marijuana from Canada-bound truck driver

gordie howe bridge - gun - drugs - oct 2026 Items seized at the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Oct. 27, 2026. (Source: @DFODetroit/X)

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Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they seized a gun and marijuana from a commercial truck driver attempting to enter Canada atthe Gordie Howe International Bridge last week.

According to the agency, the seizure took place Oct. 27 involving a Canada-bound commercial truck driver.

Officials said the driver, a U.S. citizen, was arrested after officers discovered the firearm and marijuana.

The man was later turned over to the Detroit Police Department.

No other details were released.