Three alleged human smugglers arrested in Quebec, 44 asylum seekers detained

Three alleged human smugglers were arrested alongside 44 foreign nationals attempting to illegally cross into Canada from the U.S. during the August long weekend; the group was detained near Stanstead, Quebec. The asylum seekers, including a child and a pregnant woman, were assessed for eligibility to claim asylum, with many transferred to a CBSA processing facility amid a significant increase in border crossings.

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