Canadian Authorities Dismantle Major Human Smuggling Network
Eight arrests made as RCMP uncover extensive operation moving migrants across St. Lawrence River into the US.
- The smuggling ring charged migrants between $5,000 and $6,000 to cross into the US from Canada.
- Four suspects were arrested and four more are still at large, with 85 charges filed under multiple laws.
- The operation involved over 100 migrants from countries like India, Romania, and Sri Lanka.
- Deaths of eight migrants linked to the group highlight the severe risks involved in the crossings.
- The investigation was a multi-agency effort involving US authorities and various Canadian police forces.
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