A Voice from the Eastern Door

AMPS Detain One Individual Attempting to Illegally Enter Canada

On September 14, 2023, at approximately 5:00 PM The Akwesasne Mohawk Police received information of a Human Smuggling event involving a Columbian National who was attempting to get into Canada from the United States illegally. Police were provided a description of the vehicle and the occupants located inside.

Akwesasne Mohawk Police observed a vehicle matching the description enter the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) and attend a residence. Police conducted a stop and located four individuals including the Columbian National inside the vehicle.

Stephanie M. Square (50) of Akwesasne was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant and beach of probation. The two other individual from Akwesasne were released unconditionally pending an investigation.

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to thank the following agencies for assisting with the investigation, United States Border Patrol, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Immigration Canada, Canada Border Service Agency, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 

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