Ontario Invests $32.5 Million to Bolster Border Security and Combat Smuggling

Windsor police eye drones as first responders under new border plan

Windsor police could soon use drones as first responders if the force nabs some of a new $32.5-million border security grant.

Province announces more funds for border protection

Municipal and First Nations police services can now apply for grants to purchase new tools to help protect border communities.

The province is pledging $32.5M for border security — here’s where it’s going

The province is committing $32.5 million to help stop illegal drugs, firearms and other contraband from entering the province.

Ontario invests $32.5 million to bolster border security and combat smuggling

The Ontario government is hoping to strengthen border security by investing $32.5 million in new tools, technology and investigative resources that will help police detect, deter and disrupt the smuggling of illegal firearms, drugs and other contraband into the province.

Ontario Investing In New tools To Help Police Services Fight Illegal Drugs, Guns And Cross-Border Crime

ONTARIO-Since Operation Deterrence launched in 2025, Ontario’s enhanced border enforcement measures have helped trace more than 550 illegal firearms, including over 440 connected to the United States, and seize more than 4,100 kilograms of cocaine and 190 kilograms of fentanyl according to the province. “Windsor is one of Canada’s most important border communities and trade […]

Ontario Investing $32.5 Million to Protect Border Security

New tools will help police services fight illegal drugs, guns and cross-border crime As part of its work to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the government is strengthening border security by investing $32.5 million in new tools, technology and investigative resources that will help police detect, deter and disrupt the smuggling of illegal firearms, drugs and other contraband into Ontario. “Protecting Ontario starts with strong borders…