By Hello Asia News Team
Image: Juli Sabosan Sathiaseelan
Port Huron, MI – On August 1, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) intercepted and seized 266 pounds of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge. This major drug bust is the result of a collaborative effort involving the St. Clair County Drug Task Force and HSI, highlighting the critical role of interagency cooperation in combating drug trafficking.
The St. Clair County Drug Task Force, in partnership with HSI, continues to lead the investigation into this significant seizure. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Juli Sabosan Sathiaseelan of Canada, was apprehended along with the semi-tractor and trailer used in the transport. All evidence has been handed over to the St. Clair County Drug Task Force, and Sathiaseelan has been detained at the St. Clair County Detention and Intervention Center.
Image: FB page of St. Clair Sheriff’s office
Sathiaseelan has been arraigned by the 72nd District Court, with bond set at $3,000,000. As the investigation proceeds, additional charges may be filed.
Sheriff Mat King emphasized the importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies in addressing drug-related crimes. “Our partnerships with other law enforcement agencies from local to federal are absolutely essential in keeping drugs out of our community. The Drug Task Force’s impact goes far beyond the confines of the Sheriff’s Office,” King stated.
This operation underscores the ongoing commitment of law enforcement agencies to protect communities from the dangers of drug trafficking and highlights the effectiveness of coordinated efforts across different jurisdictions.
