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HELENA – A recent government report said the Border Patrol has limited capabilities to detect illegal activities along the nation's northern border from Washington to Montana.
The patrol has responsibility for security in the border region with five national forests, wilderness areas and a national park.
The Government Accountability Office report said the area is considered an entry point for low-flying aircraft that carry high-potency marijuana from Canada.
The report said the inaccessible terrain and limited resources means the extent of illegal cross-border activity is largely unknown.
Sen. Jon Tester requested the report, which was released last month. The Montana Democrat said there is a need to do more to secure the border against drug trafficking and terrorist threats.
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Source: greatfallstribune.com
Author: The Associated Press
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Copyright: 2010 greatfallstribune.com
Website:Report cites gaps in border security | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune
The patrol has responsibility for security in the border region with five national forests, wilderness areas and a national park.
The Government Accountability Office report said the area is considered an entry point for low-flying aircraft that carry high-potency marijuana from Canada.
The report said the inaccessible terrain and limited resources means the extent of illegal cross-border activity is largely unknown.
Sen. Jon Tester requested the report, which was released last month. The Montana Democrat said there is a need to do more to secure the border against drug trafficking and terrorist threats.
NewsHawk: MedicalNeed: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: greatfallstribune.com
Author: The Associated Press
Contact: greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Contact Us | Great Falls Tribune
Copyright: 2010 greatfallstribune.com
Website:Report cites gaps in border security | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune
