07
Apr
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has clarified that its personnel operating in Canada do not carry firearms and have no enforcement authority on Canadian soil, amid concerns over a possible presence during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.In a statement, the agency said officers from its Homeland Security Investigations unit work in coordination with Canadian counterparts on cross-border investigations involving narcotics trafficking, weapons smuggling, human trafficking, and child exploitation. However, it stressed that these agents do not conduct operational activities such as arrests or search warrants in Canada.ICE currently maintains offices in several Canadian cities, including…