$180,000 in U.S. cash seized at the Gordie Howe Bridge

A search by a K9 detector dog on Nov. 5 at the Gordie Howe Bridge turned up a suitcase full of money. (Source: @DFODetroit/X)

A significant cash seizure has been made at the Windsor-Detroit border.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a vehicle at the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Nov. 5. A search involving a detector dog led officers to a suitcase containing cash.

Officials said US$180,000 was discovered.

Authorities said the American traveller refused to disclose the nature and source of the money, and the funds were seized.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues to investigate.