After India, Trump's America Concerned About Canada Turning into Terror Haven

New York: newly-elected US government is worried about security risks associated with Cana. Tom Homan, 'border czar' picked by President-elect Donald Trump, has raised concerns about Cana's borders with US being vulnerable and exploited by terrorists to enter territory of United States. se remarks from Tom Homan have signalled rising concerns regarding increasing impact of ricals in Cana, be it Khalistani terrorists or Pakistan-based terror outfits, making nation a safe terror haven.

In September 2023, a Pakistani citizen planning to cross into US to attack Jewish people in New York City was arrested in Cana’s Quebec, according to a foreign media outlet. Emphasising same, Homan stated that Cana needs to understand that it cannot be a "gateway for terrorists" to US.

Homan, who previously served as Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), highlighted risk saying that fear looms large that terrorists could slip into US.

He also highlighted risk posed by "special interest aliens" -- individuals from countries with ties to terrorism -- using Cana as a passage into US. US Border Patrol has reported a sharp increase in illegal border crossings along norrn border, particularly in Swanton Sector, which covers parts of Vermont and New York. In past year, over 19,000 individuals from 97 countries were apprehended, exceeding total number of arrests over previous 17 years.

rise in human smuggling along border is linked to organized crime groups in Cana, charging between USD 1,500 and USD 6,000 per person for illegal entry into US. se illegal crossings often take place in remote areas, including rivers, farmland, and forests. Tragically, some of se journeys end in death, as seen in case of an Indian family who froze to death while attempting to cross US-Cana border.

Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for January 20, 2025, and he is busy putting toger a team that is reflecting his policy priorities. Border security and illegal immigration are on top of Trump's agenda.

Cana’s Border Security Is Weaker: Homan

He emphasised that tightening norrn border security would be a priority for incoming ministration, with a particular focus on rising human smuggling activity and irregular crossings from Cana. He warned of "tough conversations" with Ottawa as part of dressing se vulnerabilities.

Homan also noted that Cana’s border security is weaker, with fewer officers, making it an attractive route for illegal immigrants, including those from countries that are a hub of terrorism.

In an interview with 7News in New York’s Watertown, Homan stressed his commitment to national security and indicated that dressing se vulnerabilities would be part of Trump’s broer agenda.

India has been raising issue of threat to its security from Cana. Justin Trudeau ministration is not cracking down on Khalistani terrorists who have me country a safe haven, and targeting people in India. Cana hasn't deported terrorists wanted by India. India has accused Trudeau of mollycoddling Khalistanis as part of his vote-bank politics.

Rise in Human Smuggling Along Cana Border

rise in human smuggling along border is linked to organised crime groups in Cana, charging between USD 1,500 and USD 6,000 per person for illegal entry into US. se illegal crossings often take place in remote areas, including rivers, farmland, and forests.

Tragically, some of se journeys end in death, as seen in case of an Indian family who froze to death while attempting to cross US Cana border. Human trafficking networks have been linked to fatal incidents, including drowning deaths of two families -- one from India and or from Romania -- in St Lawrence River in March 2023.

US has also seen a surge in irregular crossings from India, which has now become leing source country for illegal border crossings from Cana, according to CBC News. In 2023, US Customs and Border Protection arrested or expelled a record 96,917 individuals from India attempting to enter US illegally.