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U.S. Border Patrol Blotter, Blaine Sector

Release Date
Thu, 01/16/2014

Blaine, Wash. The information listed below is from arrests and seizures related to the U.S. Border Patrol in the Blaine Sector area of operations.  For security reasons, this may not be a complete list of enforcement actions.

12/24/2013 – In the early morning, U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered a person walking down a road that leads away from the U.S./Canada border east of Blaine, Washington.  The road is located in a wooded area not normally frequented by pedestrians on a routine basis.  Agents questioned the person and determined the subject to be a citizen of Canada, illegally present in the United States.  The subject was arrested and processed for removal.

12/27/2013 – Agents encountered a group of four people in an area commonly used to illegally enter the United States east of Blaine, Washington.  Through questioning, agents determined the four subjects to be citizens of India, illegally present in the United States.  The group was placed under arrest and processed for removal.

12/28/2013 – Shortly after sunset, agents responded to possible illegal cross-border activity west of Sumas, Washington.  When agents arrived in the area commonly used for smuggling, they observed a suspicious individual attempting to hide in an agricultural field.  Agents determined the subject to be a citizen of the United Kingdom, illegally present in the United States.  The subject was arrested and processed for removal.

01/05/2014 – In the early evening hours, agents observed a suspicious vehicle in close proximity to the U.S./Canada border east of Lynden, Washington.  Agents conducted a vehicle stop and through questioning, determined both occupants to be citizens of Mexico, illegally present in the United States.  The two subjects were placed under arrest and processed for removal.

Concerned citizens who wish to report suspicious or suspected illegal activity along the United States/Canada border can call the following numbers; in the United States call (360) 332-5286 or (800) 556-1345 and in Canada call (888) 855-6655.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021