Three men were arrested in Quebec for allegedly smuggling people into the U.S., highlighting ongoing border security concerns.
These arrests are part of a broader effort by Canadian authorities to show they’re serious about border security, especially with the new U.S. administration. The suspects allegedly charged $4,000 each to help people cross the border.
The trio includes Edward Alejandro Rojas Sanchez, 24, from Montreal, Julian Camilo Rojas Murcia, 27, from Laval, and Fernando Esparza Dominguez, 33, also from Montreal. They’re facing some serious charges under Canada’s Criminal Code.
They’re set to appear in court in Montreal on February 4. The police haven’t shared how many people they tried to smuggle or when it happened.
The RCMP’s Integrated Border Enforcement team claims these guys were trying to move a group from Montreal to a spot on the border that isn’t monitored. It’s a risky business, and the RCMP pointed out that human smugglers are making a lot of money off illegal migration.
This isn’t the first time the RCMP has made arrests related to smuggling. Just recently, they stopped another vehicle near Cornwall, Ontario, where they found eight people hidden in the back. It’s clear that this issue is ongoing and serious.
