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U.S. agents arrest Canadian crossing Gordie Howe International Bridge
A 28-year-old Canadian with prior convictions crossed the unopened Gordie Howe International Bridge on March 6, was detained, and barred from U.S. re-entry, highlighting security concerns.
- On March 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered a 28-year-old Canadian citizen crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge, detained him, and returned him to Canada with re-entry barred.
- Media outlets sought comment from the Canada Border Services Agency and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, with questions about access referred to Canadian officials and CBP declining further details.
- Built at a $6.4-billion cost, the bridge links Ontario's Highway 401 with Michigan's Interstate-75, with six traffic lanes, 16 toll lanes, and 60 inspection lanes.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the integrity of international crossings is vital and described the incident as an example of its commitment to safeguarding the homeland.
- Unauthorized crossings have occurred before, including the truck incident last fall despite reported security barriers and fencing, while the union representing workers on the Canadian side said it did not know details of this case.
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U.S. border agents stop Canadian felon who crossed Gordie Howe Bridge on foot
The Gordie Howe International Bridge from Windsor to Detroit is not yet open to traffic, but that didn’t stop one man from crossing it this month. In a statement to National Post, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said the incident, which took place on March 6, involved a 28-year-old Canadian who crossed from the Canadian side. “Officers took the man into custody and determined through an initial investigation that he had crossed the…
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