US Border Patrol warns of “Suspicious Activity” near Houlton/Hodgdon

HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) -

**UPDATE** 2:45 PM September 14, 2023

US Border Patrol Houlton Sector states that sometime on September 8th, 2023 two non-U.S. Citizens entered into the United states through a remote area of the North Maine Woods. Several hours after they illegally crossed the border, the two individuals dialed 911 stating they were lost. Both individuals were located by Border Patrol Agents and were provided with water and medical care, and are being charged with illegal entry under 8 USC 1325.

According to the US Border Patrol “Houlton Station Border Patrol Agents are currently responding to suspicious activity in the Houlton/Hodgdon area. If you see or have seen anything related to cross-border activity, please call Houlton Sector Headquarters at 207-532-6521, ext. 5.”

WAGM has reached out to the US Border Patrol for more information but have not yet received a response