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Long waits at B.C. border crossings due to outbound checks
- From May 1 to May 4, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection set up checkpoints that caused delays for northbound vehicles crossing into British Columbia at key border crossings near Blaine, Washington.
- These outbound inspections aimed to support national security and stem from intelligence, bi-national cooperation, and law enforcement needs, though no detailed public explanation was given.
- The operation caused wait times of 40 to 90 minutes for drivers, including Nexus card holders who waited up to 75 minutes, and similar checks have occurred or may occur at Aldergrove and Sumas crossings.
- Jason Givens, a CBP spokesperson, reported that the operation resulted in the confiscation of a small amount of narcotics along with close to 300 units of 9 mm ammo and approximately 40 pieces of 12-gauge shotgun shells.
- These inspections reflect long-standing CBP practices vital for apprehending suspects and seizing contraband, though they contribute to delays and may discourage travel between B.C. And Washington State.
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dailyguardian.caB.C. resident searched at additional border checkpoint says it was ‘very strange’
"It was just very strange, the whole incident. I don't know what they were looking for. They didn't even have me step out of the car, I just had to put the car in neutral."
·Toronto, Canada
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