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Arrests Made at US-Canadian Border Include Romanians Linked to Organized Crime

Twenty Romanian nationals, including two with ties to organized crime, were apprehended by Border Patrol agents after illegally crossing the US-Canadian border in four vehicles. The subjects were transported for processing and revealed to be mostly family members, including 10 adults and 10 juveniles. This incident follows the recent indictment of a Romanian national attempting to smuggle six individuals into the US via the Washington-Canadian border.

via Fox News|

#apprehension #crime #illegal-crossing

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FBI Probes Vehicle Explosion at Rainbow Bridge, Closing US-Canadian Border

The FBI is investigating a vehicle explosion that occurred at the Rainbow Bridge on the US-Canadian border, resulting in the deaths of two car occupants. The car had crossed the initial checkpoint and was directed to another area for a secondary search when the explosion occurred. The cause of the explosion is unknown. Authorities are retrieving video footage and coordinating with local, state, and federal law enforcement for the ongoing investigation. The bridge was temporarily closed following the incident.

via CNN|

#crime #fbi #investigation

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Border Crossing Closed Due to Explosive Device Claim

A driver with a sign indicating the presence of an explosive device on board led Maine State Police on a chase to the Canadian border. The driver attempted to maneuver the truck towards the Canadian port of entry in Woodstock, New Brunswick, and a trooper fired shots before the man surrendered without injury. The border crossing was temporarily closed, and the driver, Tony Holford, was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorizing, and failure to stop. The incident is being jointly investigated by Maine State Police, the state attorney general's office, and Canadian authorities.

via NBC News|

#arrest #crime #explosive-device

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Border Crossing Chaos: Explosive Threats Shut Down US-Canada Interstate

A Rhode Island man, Tony Holford, was shot at but uninjured by Maine State troopers after he refused to stop near the US-Canadian border. Holford was charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorizing, and failure to stop. The area of the incident has been contained and is not considered a danger to the public. Drivers should avoid the area and use other ports of entry if necessary.

via The Hill|

#arrest #crime #explosive-device