Hey there, travel enthusiasts and news buffs! 🌍 If you're planning a trip across the US-Canada border, here's the latest scoop. The Canada Border Services Agency has reported a significant uptick in confiscated illegal items and inadmissible entries in the first 10 months of 2024. 😲
From dangerous drugs to firearms and stolen vehicles, agents have been busier than ever. They've seized more hazardous items than during the same period in 2023, as reported by CTV News.
In a surprising twist, agents intercepted 2,070 stolen vehicles before they could be shipped overseas—nearly 500 more than last year! 🚗🚫
But that's not all. Nearly 34,000 people were turned away at the border for being inadmissible, marking a 30% increase from the 25,500 identified during the same timeframe in 2023.
The agency also removed over 14,000 foreign nationals from Canada between New Year's Day and Halloween this year due to violations of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. 🎃
So, if you're hitting the road or crossing borders, make sure all your documents are in order, and leave any questionable items at home! 😉 Safe travels!
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Illegal items, inadmissible entries increase at U.S.-Canada border
cgtn.com
