Travellers Keep Getting Busted For Entering Canada With Fake COVID-19 Test Results

Officials have been on the lookout for false documents.🇨🇦
Travellers In Canada Keep Getting Busted For Having Potentially Fake COVID-19 Tests
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Travellers entering Canada with suspected fraudulent COVID-19 tests continue to be intercepted by Canada Border Services Agency officials.

The government agency told Global News that as many as 30 people have been intercepted by officials at Canada’s borders since the latest travel restrictions came into effect in January.

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While the majority of travellers (20) were stopped with suspected fraudulent COVID-19 tests at Canada’s land borders, 10 were busted entering via Canadian airports too.

The CBSA noted that “officers have been on the lookout for fraudulent COVID-19 test results.”

Earlier this year, Canada’s travel rules were updated to require all incoming travellers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $750,000 or even jail time.

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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