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Long waits at B.C. border crossings due to outbound checks

Beginning May 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection set up roadblocks that caused delays for vehicles traveling northbound toward British Columbia at the main border entry points near Blaine, Washington.
These outbound inspections, driven by intelligence, binational efforts, and law enforcement needs, have occurred previously but expanded amid increased security concerns.
Checkpoints lasted several days, causing delays of 40 to 90 minutes, including a 75-minute wait for Nexus card holders despite their normally expedited lanes.
Jason Givens, a CBP press officer, reported that the operation resulted in the confiscation of a small amount of narcotics along with approximately 300 rounds of 9 mm bullets and nearly 40 shells of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition.
The delays and inspections reflect ongoing national security priorities and contribute to a sharp decline in B.C. Residents traveling to Washington amid trade tensions.

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