Thunder Bay Man Arrested For Meth Smuggling From US To Canada

On July 21, 2025, Canadian authorities intercepted a package containing approximately 140 grams of suspected methamphetamine, valued at around $7,000 CAD, which was mailed from the United States to a residence in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized the package at a commercial cargo facility in Winnipeg before transferring it to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Central Region, who collaborated with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in a joint operation. This cooperation led to the arrest of 50-year-old Gord Miesner, who faces charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for possession for the purpose of trafficking and importing a controlled substance. Miesner has been released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Thunder Bay court on August 27, 2025. Officials emphasized the critical role of intelligence-sharing and multi-agency collaboration in preventing cross-border drug trafficking and disrupting illicit drug distribution in the region. Both RCMP and TBPS highlighted their ongoing commitment to combating the trafficking and movement of controlled substances within Thunder Bay and the Northwest Region.