5 Romanian Nationals Apprehended for Illegal Entry in Van Buren, Maine by US Border Patrol Agents

VAN BUREN, ME – On April 23, 2022, a car illegally crossed the U.S. border close to Van Buren, Maine. Border Patrol Brokers from the Van Buren Station responded and encountered 5 people trying to additional their unlawful entry into the US.

Throughout a car cease on U.S. Freeway 1A close to Caswell, Maine, Border Patrol Brokers encountered 5 Romanian nationals – two adults and three kids – current illegally in the US. Al topics have been transported to the Van Buren Station for additional processing after being recognized as Romanian nationals who had illegally crossed the border from Canada and had no authorized proper to be or stay in the US.

On this occasion, the adults have been returned to Canada by way of Title 42 and have been fined $5000 beneath Title 19 USC 1459 – a civil penalty for his or her unlawful entry into the nation.  

“With the highlight presently centered on our efforts on the Southwest Border, it may be straightforward to miss the every day dedication and vigilance of our Border Patrol Brokers working alongside America’s Northern Border,” stated Patrol Agent in Cost of the Van Buren Station Dale Carraturo. “This apprehension speaks to that vigilance, in addition to the continued dedication of Houlton Sector brokers, to safe the American homeland and supply the most effective service to the American individuals.”

Van Buren Station is one among six U.S. Border Patrol stations in Maine which fall beneath the Houlton Sector Headquarters. Different stations in Maine embody Jackman, Rangeley, Fort Fairfield, Houlton, and Calais.