Marvin Watson received a 16-year prison sentence for his role in a $36-million drug operation involving cocaine and meth. The sentence followed his guilty plea for importing drugs, possession for trafficking, laundering proceeds of crime, and possessing property from crime. He expressed remorse during sentencing and sought arrest as an escape from criminal activities. His partner, Maria Kiguru, also involved, received a conditional two-year sentence for related offenses. The investigation began with the seizure of 300 kg of meth at the Ambassador Bridge, leading to further drug discoveries.
Marvin Watson expressed remorse in court, stating, "I don't want anybody to think I'm just some money-hungry guy. I just got myself in a situation and thought the best way to get out was to get arrested."
Watson pleaded guilty to importing meth and cocaine, possession for trafficking, laundering proceeds of crime, and possessing property obtained by a crime.
In March 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency discovered 300 kg of meth in a semi-truck at the Ambassador Bridge, leading to further investigations.
The RCMP and CBSA seized $36 million worth of meth and cocaine during their cross-border drug trafficking investigation.
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