Ambassador Bridge. (Photo by Jason Viau)Ambassador Bridge. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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Alleged Human Smugglers Facing Charges

Two people from Quebec are facing charges after allegedly trying to smuggle 11 people into Canada at the Ambassador Bridge.

The driver and co-driver were returning to Canada on September 21, 2017 with a load of produce when they were sent to secondary inspection.

During inspection, Canadian Border Service Agents allegedly found 11 foreign nationals hiding behind a curtain in the sleeping area of the truck.

They were refused entry into Canada and returned to the US.

The two Quebec residents are facing 23 charges each.

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