US EditionRCMP arrest 16 people trying to cross Canada-U.S. border into Quebec
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested 16 individuals trying to cross the border illegally and are seeking two more from the group, officials said.
- On the night of Friday, September 19, 2025, law enforcement apprehended 16 individuals trying to enter Canada illegally near Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec.
- This group was part of 18 individuals trying to enter Canada illegally, leading the RCMP to also seek two people still at large.
- The RCMP issued a statement on Saturday morning confirming the arrests, explaining several drivers linked to the crossing were released due to insufficient evidence.
- In August, authorities found 44 migrants packed without ventilation inside a truck near Stanstead, and an investigation is currently in progress.
- These incidents illustrate ongoing border security challenges and have prompted continued RCMP investigations into illegal crossings in the Quebec border region.
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RCMP Arrest 16 People Trying to Cross Canada-US Border Into Quebec
The RCMP have arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada near St-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Friday night. They say the individuals were part of a group of 18 people, and the two others are still being sought by police. They say the group was trying to cross the border illegally. Police declined to comment further in a written statement this morning, as the investigation is ongoing. The RCMP intercepted a truck near Stanstead…
RCMP arrest 16 people crossing Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed it arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle area on Friday night. These individuals were part of a group of 18 people. The RCMP said two people are still being sought by police. “As an investigation is underway, we wish to reserve […]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that it had arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border to Canada in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle area on the night of Friday to Saturday.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intercepted 16 people attempting to cross the border irregularly in the early morning of Saturday.
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