Hey there! Did you know that more illegal items and people are being stopped at the border between the United States and Canada this year? Let’s find out what’s happening! ๐ง
What’s Going On?
From January to October 2024, border agents have noticed a big increase in illegal things like dangerous drugs, firearms, and stolen cars trying to cross the border. That’s a lot! ๐๐จ
Stolen Cars and Sneaky Items
Agents stopped 2,070 stolen cars before they could be shipped overseas. That’s nearly 500 more cars than last year! Imagine all those cars lined upโthat’s a long line of cars. ๐๐๐
People Trying to Enter Canada
Nearly 34,000 people who weren’t allowed to enter Canada were turned away. That’s about 30% more than last year, when 25,500 people were stopped. ๐
Why Were They Turned Away?
Some people tried to enter Canada without the right permission or broke the rules. Between New Year’s Day and Halloween this year, over 14,000 people were sent back because they didn’t follow Canada’s immigration laws. ๐
Why Is This Important?
Keeping the borders safe helps protect everyone. By stopping illegal items and making sure people follow the rules, Canada and the U.S. work together to keep their countries safe and happy places to live. ๐
What Can We Learn?
It’s important to follow laws and rules, especially when traveling between countries. If you ever travel, make sure you have the right documents and don’t bring anything that’s not allowed. โ๏ธ๐
Thanks for reading! Stay curious and stay safe! ๐
Reference(s):
Illegal items, inadmissible entries increase at U.S.-Canada border
cgtn.com