U.S officers arrest Canadian attempting to smuggle Vincentian woman 

By Admin. Updated 1:40 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says its officers at the Cannon Corners, border crossing, encountered a Canadian citizen allegedly attempting to smuggle a Vincentian woman. 

In a March 28 news release, the CBP said the smuggler was trying to conceal the illegal alien in the spare tire area of a vehicle.

“On March 27, CBP officer’s detected inconsistencies during a driver’s inspection that led to further inspection of the vehicle. As officers inspected the trunk, they discovered a woman hiding in the spare tire compartment,” the release stated. 

“The 32-year-old woman was determined to be a citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, was processed for removal from the United States and returned to Canada. The smuggler, a 42-year-old woman and Canadian citizen was arrested by officers,” the release added. 

The identity of the Vincentian woman was not revealed by the U.S. authorities.

“Our skilled CBP officers are familiar with all methods of human and contraband concealment,” said Champlain Port Director Steven Bronson. “I am proud of the commitment and dedication of our officers as they continue to keep our country and communities safe from those attempting to evade inspection.”

After arrest and processing by CBP officers, the Canadian woman was remanded to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Jail, awaiting prosecution for alien smuggling.

“The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty,” the release stated.