Canada-US Citizen in Custody in Deadly St. Lawrence River Human Smuggling Case

Canada-US Citizen in Custody in Deadly St. Lawrence River Human Smuggling Case
Searchers look for victims Mar. 31, 2023. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz
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A dual Canadian-American citizen that United States authorities allege was part of a deadly human smuggling operation that left migrants drowned in the St. Lawrence River will remain in custody following a detention hearing in the Northern District of New York District Court on Tuesday.

The U.S. Justice Department said 34-year-old Timothy Oakes was arrested as he attempted to enter the United States on June 15.