New cases of human smuggling along the shores of Canada’s southernmost region occur almost daily, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Const. Ian Smith of the RCMP Border Integrity Unit in Windsor made the comment this past weekend when he gave a presentation to teenagers and parents on the dangers of human trafficking and smuggling in neighbouring Tecumseh, Ont.
According to Smith, most smuggling cases involve “consenting people wanting to get into a country” in search of a better life.
These individuals often come from war-torn regions or countries with poor living conditions, hoping for better opportunities in Canada or the United States.
However, the journey is extremely risky. One of the most common methods used by smugglers is by boat.
Const. Ian Smith speaks about the dangers of human trafficking and smuggling in Tecumseh, Ont. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
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