Technological Integration to Enhance Border Security and Reduce Transnational Crime
July 27, 2009
Writing for the Canadian International Council, Margaret Kalacska examines the areas between ports-of-entry along the Canada-US border, focusing on criminal activities. This analysis considers the root causes of major illicit activities that flourish as transnational ventures in these border regions and reiterates the need for increasing security without imposing further restrictions on legitimate travel and trade.
From the July 27, 2009 edition of Canada Watch, a weekly summary of Canadian news and information sources compiled by the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Border, Canada, Security, Trade, Transportation, Travel, United States