British Columbia municipalities seek reinstatement of federal port police to combat waterfront crime and drug trafficking.

British Columbia municipalities are calling for the reinstatement of federal port police to combat rising waterfront crime and drug trafficking, which have worsened the overdose crisis. The request, stemming from a resolution at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, highlights the disbandment of Ports Canada Police in 1997 and reduced funding to the RCMP-led Waterfront operation in 2015. A proposed shipping container levy could finance renewed policing efforts across B.C. ports.

September 20, 2024
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