Border Patrol arrests 2 individuals who ran across border and their ride

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three individuals October 12 around 3:30 p.m. just west of the railroad crossing at Marine Drive in Blaine. Two of the individuals allegedly crossed the U.S./Canada border illegally, while the other attempted to pick them up.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Blaine sector spokesperson Jason Givens told The Northern Light two people were detected running south into the U.S. after illegally crossing the international boundary shortly after 3 p.m. 

Border Patrol agents from the Blaine sector responded to the eastern edge of Marine Park, beside the train tracks, and found two Mexican nationals attempting to conceal themselves, Givens said. Agents also arrested a third person who attempted to pick up the two individuals who had illegally crossed the border. The three individuals were detained while agents searched the vehicle with Idaho license plates.