(PatriotNews.net) – The U.S.-Canada border is a ticking time bomb of terrorist infiltration, with a record number of watchlisted individuals apprehended in 2024. How did we let our guard down on the world’s longest “peaceful” border?
At a Glance
- 422 individuals on the federal Terrorist Screening Data Set encountered at US borders in fiscal year 2024
- 283 watchlisted individuals encountered at the US-Canada border, compared to 139 at the US-Mexico border
- 44 known or suspected terrorists arrested at the northern border in the current fiscal year
- The 5,000-mile US-Canada border poses unique security challenges due to its length and remoteness
- DHS warns of continued exploitation of border security by individuals with terrorism ties
A Northern Threat Emerges
While we’ve been obsessing over our southern border, a silent invasion has been taking place right under our noses. The Department of Homeland Security’s latest threat assessment paints a chilling picture of our northern frontier. In fiscal year 2024, a staggering 422 individuals on the federal Terrorist Screening Data Set were encountered at US borders. But here’s the kicker: 283 of these potential threats were caught at the US-Canada border, dwarfing the 139 found at the Mexican border.
This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call. Our 5,000-mile border with Canada, long touted as the world’s longest peaceful international boundary, has become a highway for those who wish to do us harm. The Biden administration’s obsession with the southern border has left a gaping hole in our northern defenses, and the bad guys have noticed.
Canada allowing Gazan refugees with potential terrorist ties into their country poses a national security threat to the U.S. northern border.
In a letter with colleagues, urged Sec Mayorkas to heighten precautions along the border.https://t.co/rmveJ3Q8JM
— Senator Marco Rubio (@SenMarcoRubio) July 24, 2024
The Northern Border’s Unique Challenges
Let’s face it: securing the US-Canada border is no walk in the park. Its sheer length, remote areas, and harsh weather conditions make it a nightmare for border patrol agents. Add to that the limited staffing and resources, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. It’s like trying to guard a mansion with a skeleton crew and a flashlight.
“Over the next year, we expect some individuals with terrorism ties and some criminal actors will continue their efforts to exploit migration flows and the complex border security environment to enter the United States.” – Department of Homeland Security
The DHS’s warning is clear: terrorists and criminals are actively exploiting our border vulnerabilities. And while the southern border hogs the spotlight, the northern frontier has become the preferred route for those on terror watchlists. In the current fiscal year alone, 44 known or suspected terrorists have been nabbed at the northern border, compared to a mere 8 down south. It doesn’t take a genius to see where the real threat lies.
A Call to Action
It’s high time we wake up and smell the maple syrup. Our northern border is a ticking time bomb, and we can’t afford to hit the snooze button any longer. We need a comprehensive security overhaul that addresses the unique challenges of this vast frontier. More boots on the ground, advanced surveillance technology, and increased cooperation with Canadian authorities are just the starting points.
“The Homeland Security Assessment provides an important overview of the dynamic and evolving threat landscape, illustrating just how varied and challenging the threats we confront are.” – Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Secretary Mayorkas, with all due respect, acknowledging the problem isn’t enough. We need action, not just assessments. The American people deserve better than platitudes and empty promises. It’s time to secure our borders – all of them – before it’s too late. The next terrorist slipping through our northern fence might not be as kind as to get caught first.
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