Border Police Waterways

A new marine unit with officers from both Canada and the U-S could soon be patrolling Rainy Lake and Lake of Woods next summer.

Canada and the U-S governments have established a framework agreement that allows for specially designated Canadian and American law enforcement personnel working jointly to enforce laws from both sides of the border.

Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hopes says the unit will be in place next summer.

Nicholson says the measures will help put a stop to criminals using the border waters to smuggle drugs and people.