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G20 protesters already being monitored by officials

Submitted by Editor on June 8, 2010 – 12:44 pmNo Comment

By Tom Godfrey

TORONTO – Hard-core protesters who plan to wreak havoc at the G20 summit will sneak into Canada from the U.S. through remote border crossings, police say.

The protesters likely won’t be boarding flights to Toronto for the G20 summit because of a “no-fly” list, to which custom officials have access.

Canadian and U.S. border police said professional agitators may not have passports or funds to purchase airline tickets for the June 26-27 gathering at the Metro Convention Centre.

Officers believe some protesters already have arrived in Toronto and are working with local groups to plan demonstrations and lure others here through the Internet, mostly using Facebook.

Sabrina Mehes of the Canada Border Services Agency said all persons seeking entry into Canada must demonstrate they meet all requirements.

“All travellers seeking to enter or re-enter Canada are considered on a case-by-case basis,” Mehes said by email.

Customs officials can tap into a “no-fly” list of passengers who have criminal records and may pose a threat to the public.

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