Truck Driver Arrested After Authorities Find 240 Pounds of Cocaine

A commercial truck driver is facing federal charges after U.S. officials say he attempted to move a massive amount of cocaine across the border in Buffalo, New York.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York, 31-year-old Vishavpal Singh was arrested August 13th, 2025, following an outbound inspection at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry.

Authorities reported that officers uncovered roughly 240 pounds of cocaine hidden inside his vehicle.

Singh, identified as “a citizen of India residing in Canada,” has been charged with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.

Assistant U.S. Attorney P. Richard Antoine outlined the events that led to the arrest:

“…Singh was associated with a previous seizure of approximately 228 kilograms of cocaine in July 2025, at the Detroit Ambassador Bridge Port of Entry. An individual, identified as Pawanjit Gill, was arrested after bulk quantities of cocaine were found during an inspection of his outbound traveling commercial vehicle. Subsequent investigation determined that earlier that day, Gill met with Singh at a nearby travel center. HSI Port Huron alerted HSI Buffalo Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) that Singh was traveling within the United States."

He continued, "On the afternoon of August 13, 2025, Customs and Border Protection and HSI Buffalo BEST conducted an outbound inspection on Singh, who was operating a commercial tractor, at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry. During the inspection, CBP officers discovered boxes containing approximately 109 kilograms of suspected cocaine. Singh was taken into custody.“

If found guilty, Singh faces a minimum prison term of 10 years, with a maximum sentence of life behind bars as well as a possible $10 million fine.

“This seizure represents one of the largest ever at international border crossings in the Western District of New York,” said U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo. “The investigative efforts of our law enforcement partners is a very important step in preventing this vast amount of illegal narcotics from ending up on the streets of our community, and those attempting to smuggle this cocaine into our neighborhoods will be held accountable.”

Truck Driver Arrested After Authorities Find 240 Pounds of Cocaine