In 2024-25, a record 55,318 overall examinations were conducted, up 17 per cent from the year prior (47,047) and 32 per cent from 2022-23 (41,767). Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementFlash drives, smartwatches and even a phone’s SIM card joined the list of devices that can be reviewed by CBP officers under an updated directive from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that took effect on Jan. 1. Smartwatches, fash drives and even a phone’s SIM card joined the list of devices that can be reviewed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers under an updated directive. The updated document adds narcotics smuggling, firearms smuggling and transnational theft of proprietary information to the list of crimes officers are guarding against. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

Source: National Post March 09, 2026 18:49 UTC