Minneapolis– A CBP booth staffed by Duluth OFO Chicago, Grand Portage OFO Seattle, and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Pigeon River were on hand to answer questions at the 2019 Duluth Boat, Sports & Travel Show held at the Duluth Entertainment Center from February 13-17.
David Scholz, Nathan Gassert and officers
from Canada Border Service Agency
answered 429 questions during a Boat,
Sport and Travel show in Duluth, Minnesota.
The officers answered more than 400 questions from the audience. The vast majority of questions and comments from the public were in regards to entry into Canada. CBSA fielded questions from travelers concerning; new marijuana regulations, transiting Canada with a firearm, crossing remotely, and entering Canada with a DUI conviction.
Reporting Offsite Arrival via Mobile was the second most popular inquiry due largely to the fact that Crane Lake, MN Port of Entry is closed and I-68’s are being phased out in the Seattle Field Office. There were also considerable interest in document requirements for traveling both north and south of the border.
“Educating the public on laws and regulations will enhance their experience and yield a substantial return for us as we work to facilitate legitimate travel,” said CBP Area Port Director for Minneapolis Port of Entry, Augustine Moore.
Attendance at the boat show was an overall success. CBP’s presence along with CBSA was appreciated by the public with many people saying thank you for your service as well as other well wishes.
Due to the large audience and the amount of questions, CBP may attend this event next year.