Alberta RCMP say they’ve started patrolling the U.S. border with Black Hawk helicopters to track illegal activities, such as drug traffickers and illegal immigration.
The move comes as U.S. tariffs are expected to be put in place on Feb. 1.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would put 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying the two countries haven’t taken enough action to stop flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States through their borders.
Ottawa pledged $1.3 billion to increase border security. The plan includes the deployment of RCMP helicopters, new drones, and additional surveillance towers….