Border Stats Reveal Surge in Human Smuggling from B.C. to U.S.

In November, U.S. border agents stopped a freight train near Vancouver, discovering 13 Mexican nationals attempting to flee. This highlights a surge in human smuggling from British Columbia, with organized crime using various methods. U.S. Customs reports record-high encounters and arrests, with significant increases since 2021. Indian nationals, often entering Canada on student visas, top the list. Authorities are intensifying efforts to combat these smuggling operations.