Saskatchewan is included in an RCMP trial that will use drones to patrol a corridor along the U.S. border.

RCMP said in a news release on Aug. 11 the border corridor trial also covers Alberta and Manitoba, and is designed to “enhance border security and support the safe, coordinated use of drones within Canadian airspace” at the border.

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The corridor, set up with the help of with Transport Canada, will allow RCMP to search for anyone illegally entering Canada and for the human smugglers who help them, the release said.

RCMP also said the drone patrols will detect and stop

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