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Man gets 20 years in prison for transporting $17M worth of drugs from U.S. to Canada via semi-trucks
By Helen Jeong at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
A Canadian national who was accused of trafficking hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine from the U.S. into Canada was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after reaching a plea agreement with authorities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.
Guramrit Sidhu, ...
Key takeaway Guramrit Sidhu, 63, of Brampton admitted to transporting the drugs between September 2020 and February 2023, according to the plea agreement, by driving eight truck loads across the U.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The sentencing of Guramrit Sidhu to 20 years in federal prison for transporting massive amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine from the US to Canada via semi-trucks has significant implications for the Los Angeles community. The fact that Sidhu was able to buy the drugs in bulk in the US and arrange for their transportation across the border highlights the ongoing issue of drug trafficking in the region. The collaboration between local law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI, with international partners such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, demonstrates the complexity and scope of the problem. The seizure of approximately $17 million worth of drugs is a major blow to the trafficking operation, but it also raises questions about the demand for these substances in Canada and the role of Los Angeles as a hub for drug distribution.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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What is this story about? A Canadian national who was accused of trafficking hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine from the U.S. into Canada was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after reaching a plea agreement with authorities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.
Guramrit Sidhu, ...
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