Washington: Two Indian nationals were arrested by US authorities after illegally crossing the international border near Maine, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a statement.
According to the agency, the Houlton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended the men on August 1 after they crossed into the United States on foot. The northeastern state of Maine shares a border with Canada.
“These arrests are unique because border patrol agents in Maine have encountered only 15 Indian nationals in the last three financial years,” the CBP said.
The two individuals are expected to face trial and deportation proceedings.
“While the U.S. Border Patrol is experiencing a record low number of people crossing the border illegally, some individuals still try to violate our laws,” said Craig Shapley, acting chief patrol agent for the Houlton Sector. “If you cross our borders illegally, you will be arrested, prosecuted and deported to your country of origin.”
