The Alberta RCMP recently highlighted two significant incidents involving illegal border crossings. In one case, nine migrants from Colombia and Venezuela, including five children, were detained after attempting to cross the border near Coutts, Alberta. In another incident, an American national tried to cross the border but fled from police, leading to a chase that ended tragically with the individual taking his own life2.
These incidents come amid simmering trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Canada’s border security and threatening tariffs on Canadian goods. The RCMP emphasized their capability to handle border issues and work closely with U.S. law enforcement partners2.
