Illegal items, inadmissible entries increase at U.S.-Canada border crossings


By Lin Wei
  • World
  • Wednesday, 11 Dec 2024

OTTAWA, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- There's been an increase in the confiscation of illegal items at border crossings, as well as a jump in inadmissible foreign nationals attempting to enter Canada from the United States, local media reported Tuesday.

According to the Canada Border Services Agency, there have been more seizures of dangerous drugs, firearms and stolen vehicles in the first 10 months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, CTV News reported.

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