Border Patrol agents find 146 pounds of cocaine hidden in ice cream maker
In recent months, drug traffickers have attempted to conceal narcotics in unusual containers to evade detection.
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In recent months, drug traffickers have attempted to conceal narcotics in unusual containers to evade detection.
Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
A driver was arrested after Canadian officials discovered 84 bricks of suspected cocaine inside a commercial truck at the Blue Water Bridge.
A Texas man will spend the next 14 years in prison after he was sentenced in federal court following a huge drug bust during a traffic stop in Jackson County.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canada Border Services Agency has announced the seizure of nearly 30 kilograms of cocaine from a vehicle at the border crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
A 1-year-old pitbull is recovering after swallowing a bag of crack cocaine that was thrown into his owner's backyard.
Court records show a Fulton County grand jury indicted the 36-year-old musician on Nov. 30 on charges of felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of THC and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Researchers at the University of Surrey discovered that 13 percent of drug-free individuals had illegal drugs mixed in with their fingerprints.
Police say an officer smelled marijuana and, after searching the car, found cocaine and marijuana in separate bags inside a purse.
The 14-year-old girl was not charged but her parents face charges of possession with intent to deliver drugs and maintaining a drug house.
Authorities say a drug smuggler flew into New York's Kennedy Airport with 10 pounds of cocaine taped to his legs.
Canadian border patrol agents arrested an Ontario resident after an attempt to smuggle eight kilograms of suspected cocaine into Canada across the Ambassador Bridge.
A 26-year-old Canadian man was arrested at the Ambassador Bridge after allegedly trying to smuggle 52 kilograms of cocaine from Detroit into Windsor.
The trio wanted to buy the cocaine in South Mississippi and deliver it to a man in Detroit, investigators said.
Steve Dent claimed police had no reason to pull him over in 2007 because the defective light was not a headlight. It also was daytime.
Police allege that 53-year-old Rickey Bernard -- who goes by the nickname "Hillbilly" -- sold the narcotics to the victims while working as a maintenance man at the Willows Motel in Bedford Township.
A Canadian man has been arrested after border agents found a haul of cocaine in the undercarriage of the transport truck and trailer he was driving.
A Michigan lawyer will lose his ability to practice law for three years due to a 2013 cocaine conviction, his fourth such offense.
Ronald Ilitch was driving with a female passenger near a hotel on Detroit's northwest side on Aug. 27 when police conducted a traffic stop and found cocaine in his possession.
Two men are behind bars after they allegedly tried to sneak more than 123 kilograms of cocaine over the Blue Water Bridge in a pickup truck.
An inauspicious birthday celebration for a 90-year-old man as he awaited sentencing in a Detroit courtroom for trafficking cocaine.
Authorities say Detroit was one of the cities targeted in a plot to smuggle drugs onto airplanes for delivery across the country.
A man is facing charges after a police raid found a kilogram of cocaine, several thousand dollars in cash, two pit bulls, a python and a small alligator in a Detroit home.
A 22-year-old Harrison Township woman is now in police custody after leading a chase because she had warrants out for her arrest.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
The Michigan State Police are investigating after a Southgate officer fatally shot a male with a "sharp instrument" at a Meijer store on Saturday, according to law enforcement.
An individual is in the hospital after the motorcycle they were operating crashed into the back of a vehicle in Livonia, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon.
Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar, two spots in the Motor City known for their nightlife, are set to permanently close, managers of the establishments said.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
The Michigan State Police are investigating after a Southgate officer fatally shot a male with a "sharp instrument" outside a Meijer store on Saturday, according to law enforcement.
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar, two spots in the Motor City known for their nightlife, are set to permanently close, managers of the establishments said.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar, two well-known businesses in the Motor City, are set to permanently close, managers of the establishments said.
Two Flint Township parents are each charged with second-degree murder, torture and three counts of child abuse in the death of their 7-year-old son. They're accused of neglecting the child, who weighed 255 pounds, according to prosecutors.
Get ready for extreme heat during the work week
Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
A Michigan man is charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he pinned a bond agent between cars as he tried to flee in Roseville.