 US Border Patrol agents assigned to the International Fall Station detained seven people after observing them enter the United States illegally on snowmobiles on Rainy Lake. On March 24th, agents observed five snowmobiles traveling south from Canada and illegally entering the United States on Rainy Lake near Dry Wheat Island. Agents responded to investigate and encountered seven individuals at a local lodge. Through questioning, it was determined that all of the individuals were citizens of the United States and that they had been fishing in Canada. Three of the individuals claimed to have been working as fishing guides and the other four were their clients. The three fishing guides recited for failure to report arrival into the United States and the five snowmobiles used in violation of the law were seized. Four clients were released after being issued administrative warning and revised of the proper reporting procedures. Now while open water at the border has unique requirements when traveling by boat, once it becomes a solid surface, it is treated as a land boundary. Once a border is crossed, you have to seek readmission at a designated port of entry. Failure to report can result in civil penalties as well as seizure and forfeiture of property. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.