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The U.S. is sounding the alarm on its northern border, where lawmakers and officials warn of rising security threats—including deadly human smuggling, drug trafficking, and weapons movement—as criminal groups exploit the vast, under-monitored stretch between the U.S. and Canada. A recent congressional hearing underscored the urgent need for more agents, advanced tech, and flexible enforcement strategies, even as officials admit the border remains far from fully secure. The stakes are high: one smuggling attempt already claimed eight lives, including children. With threats evolving fast, securing the northern frontier is now a top national priority—and a complex, ongoing challenge.

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