Michigan, with its strategic location bordering Canada and extensive transportation networks, has long been a critical hub in the fight against drug trafficking in the United States.
Recent reports and law enforcement actions highlight a surge in drug smuggling activities, particularly in Detroit, which has emerged as the epicenter of narcotics seizures and trafficking cases in the state. The latest statistics and high-profile cases shed light on the scale and complexity of the drug smuggling problem facing Michigan today.
Detroit: Michigan’s Drug Smuggling Hotspot
Detroit stands out as the Michigan city with the highest number of drug smuggling cases, driven by its proximity to the Canadian border and major ports of entry such as the Ambassador Bridge.
In Fiscal Year 2025 alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported seizing over 1,500 pounds of cocaine at Michigan ports of entry, with a single bust near the Ambassador Bridge yielding 339 pounds (154 kilograms) of cocaine hidden in a Canada-bound commercial vehicle. These seizures underscore Detroit’s pivotal role in the cross-border drug trade…