Two arrested in Montreal North in alleged human smuggling investigation

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Two people have been arrested as RCMP officers search a home in Montreal North as part of an investigation into an alleged human smuggling network.

The RCMP’s federal policing branch for the Eastern Region issued a news release Thursday morning, stating that officers with the Champlain Integrated Border Enforcement Team are carrying out the search.

An alleged smuggler and a migrant were arrested, police said.

The home on De Belleville Avenue between Fleury and Mont-Joli Streets, was allegedly used as temporary lodging for migrants who had just crossed the border illegally, or to hide migrants awaiting illegal passage into the United States.

The investigation is ongoing.

The RCMP is asking anyone with information about illicit activities to contact them at 514-939-8300 or 1-800-771-5401, or to reach out to their local police force.