Black Hawk helicopters take flight along Manitoba-U.S. border
Posted January 20, 2025 4:57 pm.
A major security measure to enforce the Canadian-U.S. border in response to threats and concerns from newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump has lifted off.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is confirming Black Hawk helicopters took flight along the Manitoba border Sunday.
Mounties say the flights will look to target illegal activity around the border, which will include illegal border crossings and drug trafficking.
The Black Hawk helicopters will have Mounties on board, who will be able to respond to any illegal activity. They will work with Integrated Border Enforcement Team officers in border patrol efforts.
“The addition of this helicopter greatly increases our detection and rapid response capabilities and significantly strengthens border security in the area,” said RCMP Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland, Regional Commander, Federal Policing, Northwest Region.
“The RCMP is fully committed to securing our border and will continue to add new technologies and resources across the region as, and when, they are required.”
Those who live near the Manitoba-U.S. border may see and hear the helicopters regularly, which RCMP say is part of normal operations.
