Maine’s Border Patrol Agents Are Using More Traffic Stops, Surveillance to Make Arrests

Maine’s Border Patrol agents are using more traffic stops, surveillance to make arrests

With arrests down at the actual northern border, Border Patrol agents are venturing farther into states to help with immigration arrests.

A look at where traffic stops in Maine have led to Border Patrol arrests

The Press Herald has reviewed nearly two dozen traffic stops where Border Patrol was involved, often because local agencies called them in.

Portage avenue traffic stop leads to drug and weapons arrests

A reckless driving call led Winnipeg police to seize nearly $18,000 in fentanyl, weapons, and cash during a Portage Avenue traffic stop, with two 19-year-olds now facing charges.