Bipartisan US lawmakers and the Department of Homeland Security expressed concern over the infiltration of criminals and terrorist operatives through the northern US border. The 8,850-km Canada–US border is the world's longest and poses significant security challenges, including potential agricultural pests and diseases, according to CBP operations director Chris Holz.
Bipartisan US lawmakers and the Department of Homeland Security have flagged a growing concern over the infiltration of criminals and terrorist operatives across the Canada–US border, which at 8,850 km is the longest international border in the world. According to the report, lawmakers noted a change in the northern border in recent years, with an increasing number of individuals on US terror watchlists attempting to cross. Chris Holz, director of operations for US Customs and Border Protection, added that the border also poses a risk of introducing agricultural pests and diseases.
No specific incidents or figures were cited in the report, and the claims are attributed to congressional and DHS statements. The report originates from a single curated channel and has not yet been corroborated by additional independent sources. The Zioneer will monitor for further official statements or corroborating reports.
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