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U.S. Border Patrol Arrests Two Indian Nationals at Rare Maine-Canada Crossing

These arrests underscore toughened enforcement under 8 U.S. Code § 1325, backed by new Houlton Sector agents, voluntary departure incentives via the CBP Home app

2 Indian nationals crossing the international border illegally apprehended by US Border Patrol agents in Bridgewater (Pixabay - representational image)
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Overview

  • On August 1, Houlton Sector Border Patrol agents detained two Indian nationals near Bridgewater, Maine, after they crossed the international boundary on foot
  • The pair have been charged under 8 U.S. Code § 1325 for illegal entry and placed into formal removal proceedings
  • Indian apprehensions in Maine remain rare, with agents encountering just 15 such cases over the past three fiscal years
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection has bolstered its northern border security by hiring additional Houlton Sector agents and deploying enhanced surveillance tools
  • The CBP Home app now offers eligible individuals travel assistance, document support, de-prioritization for detention and a $1,000 stipend to facilitate voluntary departures