The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) arrested two travellers after discovering fraudulent permanent resident and social insurance cards in their vehicle and personal effects..Border services officers made the arrest at the Armstrong port of entry on Aug. 1..The Armstrong–Jackman Border Crossing is on the Canada–United States border, located southeast of Saint-Théophile, PQ and northwest of Jackman, ME..“The Canada Border Services Agency is committed to maintaining the integrity of Canada's immigration system and is vigilant about potential fraudulent activities," said Annie Beauséjour, Regional Director General for CBSA in the Québec Region.."I would like to thank the officers at the Armstrong port of entry who intercepted these fraudulent cards at the border.”.In addition, the travellers were in possession of currency worth more than $10,000 that had not been reported when they left Canada, contrary to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.."All of these items and the currency were seized with no terms of release," the CBSA said..No further information was released..If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.
