US, Canada agree to share data on gun and drug smuggling
Canada and the United States on Friday agreed to share more information about cross-border gun and drug smuggling, pledging to investigate recent cases of immigrants who died along the border.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Ottawa had signed four new or renewed agreements with Washington.
Officials gave few details about what materially changed as a result of Friday’s deal. said it would allow Canada to track Ghost Gun, referring to firearms manufactured in the United States.
The announcement was made at a cross-border crime forum attended by Mendicino, Canadian Justice Minister David Rametti, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The pact aims to stem the tide of opioids such as fentanyl. Garland said authorities would trace the ingredients used to create the deadly drug and the flow of those ingredients from China.
“This means further joint investigations into gun smuggling and human trafficking,” Mendicino said at a news conference.
“It’s all about being in the moment, reacting to changes as they happen, and reacting to them in real time — sharing actionable and relevant information in real time,” said Mayorkas. .
The joint statement said law enforcement agencies on both sides of the border will be trained to have a common understanding of both countries’ privacy laws.
The four leaders will also review recent migrant deaths along the border, hold smugglers accountable, and use sensors, personnel, and timely information to crack down on irregular immigration. I promised.
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Canada and the United States on Friday agreed to share more information about cross-border gun and drug smuggling, pledging to investigate recent cases of immigrants who died along the border.Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Ottawa had signed four new or renewed agreements with Washington.Officials gave few details about what materially changed as a result of Friday’s deal. said it would allow Canada to track Ghost Gun, referring to firearms manufactured in the United States.
The announcement was made at a cross-border crime forum attended by Mendicino, Canadian Justice Minister David Rametti, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.The pact aims to stem the tide of opioids such as fentanyl. Garland said authorities would trace the ingredients used to create the deadly drug and the flow of those ingredients from China.
“This means further joint investigations into gun smuggling and human trafficking,” Mendicino said at a news conference.“It’s all about being in the moment, reacting to changes as they happen, and reacting to them in real time — sharing actionable and relevant information in real time,” said Mayorkas. . The joint statement said law enforcement agencies on both sides of the border will be trained to have a common understanding of both countries’ privacy laws.The four leaders will also review recent migrant deaths along the border, hold smugglers accountable, and use sensors, personnel, and timely information to crack down on irregular immigration. I promised.
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