Four people face charges after police say a vehicle was stopped in Cornwall with eight people hidden inside.
An ongoing joint forces investigation involving several forces including the Canada Border Services Agency and the Department of Homeland Security resulted in a vehicle being stopped on Tuesday.
Police say it was travelling in the direction of the CBSA port of entry and eight people were located concealed in the back of the vehicle.
Further investigation revealed another two suspect vehicles, which led to the arrest of an additional two individuals.
Two people from Quebec, a 43-year-old and a 58-year-old, and two people from Akwesasne, a 58-year-old and a 54-year-old, all face charges as part of the investigation.
The eight individuals found concealed within the vehicle were arrested and charges may be laid if applicable.
Commissioner Thomas Carrique says the provincial police have a significant role in assisting the RCMP and CBSA in maintaining border security.
“We will continue to identify, investigate, dismantle and prosecute individuals who attempt to exploit our nation’s borders…maintaining the integrity of our borders is of utmost importance and we will continue to collaborate with our partners provincially, nationally and internationally.”
