in World News Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calls on Canada to step up border security
by Rene Rosales
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has urgently called on Canada to tighten security along its border and stem the flow of drugs entering the United States from the north. In a context where the fentanyl crisis and other illicit substances have reached alarming levels, Noem emphasized the need for coordinated action between the two nations to curb narcotics trafficking.
In recent statements, Secretary Noem noted that the northern border has historically been less policed compared to the southern border, which has allowed criminal networks to exploit this vulnerability. ‘Drug trafficking is not just a southern problem; our border with Canada also presents a significant challenge,’ she said. According to official data, the amount of fentanyl seized on the northern border increased by 2,050 per cent in the last year, demonstrating the growing activity of cartels and traffickers in this region.
Noem has urged the Canadian government to step up controls on its side of the border, implementing stricter measures to prevent the passage of illicit substances. She stressed that success in the fight against drug trafficking requires strong and effective bilateral cooperation. ‘We cannot allow the North to become a back door for drugs to enter our country. Canada must take responsibility and strengthen its border security,’ she added.