Five alleged border runners have been arrested by Abbotsford, B.C. police in recent days.
Between September 24 and 25, 2025, Abbotsford police responded to three separate incidents of
. The five individuals they arrested are accused of illegally crossing the international land border into Canada.
Four of the suspects were turned over to the Canada Border Services Agency. One was arrested due to an outstanding warrant.
Their
, according to police.
“These arrests highlight the vigilance and adaptability of our frontline officers,” said the Abbotsford Police Department in a social media post. “From traffic stops to border-related incidents—no two days are ever the same in policing.”
🚨 Border Runners Arrested – 5 in 2 Nights 🚨
Over the past two evenings (Wednesday and Thursday), AbbyPD Patrol officers were kept busy responding to three separate border runner incidents.
A total of five individuals were tracked and arrested after illegally entering Canada… pic.twitter.com/f5AV56DB1v— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) September 26, 2025
Border runners can be legitimate asylum seekers and may apply for refugee status. But they also may have criminal motivation, according to the
Surrey Police Service policy manual
.
Some examples include: attempting to enter the country illegally; smuggling alcohol, tobacco, drugs or firearms into the country.
People smuggling might involve parental abduction or people seeking entry into the country without alerting border authorities.
The police are asking people to
near the border by calling 911 in the event of an emergency or contacting the Abbotsford Police non-emergency line.
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