AMPS DETAINS 13 INDIVIDUALS ATTEMPTING ILLEGAL ENTRY TO U.S.

On Saturday, August 5, 2023 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to two calls of foreign nationals in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis).

 

Police located a family of four walking on the roadway in Kana:takon, and a second family of nine was located at a private residence. The individuals were turned over to Canadian authorities and an investigation is continuing.

 

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to inform the community that human smuggling is a crime and poses serious health and safety risks for not only the individual(s) committing the act, but for the entire community of Akwesasne.

 

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police encourages the community to report any suspicious activity or persons in the area. Anyone with information that will assist in this or any other investigations can call the Akwesasne Mohawk Police at 613-575-2340 or submit a secure tip by email at tips@akwesasne.ca.