RCMP say 21 people arrested for illegally crossing border at Emerson, Manitoba
EMERSON, Man. — The Mounties say 21 people crossed the border illegally this weekend near a Manitoba community where there has been a surge in asylum seekers — the latest to arrive in a method authorities say is on the rise.
RCMP say they arrested two groups of people, one group of 16 and the other of five, illegally crossing at Emerson, Manitoba, late Friday and early Saturday.
“I had a few people call me saying they were ringing their doorbell and banging their doors,” said Greg Janzen, the community’s reeve.
“I know one household that let a young family in until the police came,” he added.