20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
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Cocaine has been found hidden in banana shipments across the globe in recent months.
Canadian border authorities stopped more than 430 pounds of cocaine from entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
An Ontario, Canada, man was charged after Canadian Border Services Agency officers seized more than $23 million worth of suspected cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge two months ago.
Michigan State Police seized $1.8 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-75 near Monroe.
Border officers stopped more than 400 pounds of cocaine from entering Canada via the Blue Water Bridge crossing in Port Huron.
Over ½ kilogram of cocaine and more than 3,000 methamphetamine pills were among the items confiscated by police Friday.
A drug trafficking complaint in Roseville led to two search warrants served and one arrest so far.
The record seizure follows three other hauls this month totaling nearly 60 kilograms of synthetic cannabis.
Police in Detroit have confiscated over $40,000 worth of cocaine and 12 guns, and arrested four people after executing search warrants at two locations, according to officials.
A Michigan jury has convicted a man for his role in an international cocaine trafficking operation that involved the design of an underwater smuggling drone, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection found 193 pounds of cocaine while searching a truck that was en route to Canada.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says officers in Detroit intercepted 339 pounds of cocaine on Tuesday near the Ambassador Bridge port of entry.
Srecko Darnell Walker, 35, of Muskegon, was sentenced to 32 years in prison.
The Port Huron Township man was taken into custody during a traffic stop and arraigned on Friday.
Last week's drug seizure was the latest at the Ambassador Bridge.
The leader of a drug conspiracy that operated in Detroit, Lansing and Kalamazoo was sentenced in federal court.
The discovery stemmed from a joint operation by the Polish border guard, Europol and the DEA to protect underwater infrastructure in the region.
Over 120 law enforcement personnel worked with the Monroe Area Narcotics Team and Investigative Services to execute search warrants Wednesday.
A truck driver is facing a federal drug trafficking charge after border security thwarted an attempt to deliver more than 240 pounds of cocaine into Canada.
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after authorities in Macomb County seized dozens of guns, ammunition drugs and cash while carrying out narcotics search warrants, according to the sheriff's office.
A Kalamazoo man will go to prison on a federal possession charge involving fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.
The drugs had a sale value of 760 million Australian dollars ($494 million), federal police said.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.
Many government offices will be closed Jan. 1 for the New Year's Day holiday. Retail and supermarket hours will vary.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Michigan State Police and FBI bomb squads examined the suspicious items and determined that they did not pose a threat.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Michigan State Police and FBI bomb squads examined the suspicious items and determined that they did not pose a threat.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
It's no secret that some people shoot guns into the air on New Year's Eve, and police will be keeping their eyes out for them.
Many government offices will be closed Jan. 1 for the New Year's Day holiday. Retail and supermarket hours will vary.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
The flat tax is expected to raise $1 billion for road funding in Michigan.
The Detroit Lions will look to close out their season with a win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears have already clinched an NFC North championship.
Metro Detroit families helped ring in the new year at Detroit Zoo's “Zoo Years” celebration.
A Southfield man is in custody after police and the FBI investigated a reported bomb threat at a Canton, Michigan, bank on New Year's Eve.