The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York isn't the only border community that deals with drug smuggling, Chief James Ransom says.

The Akwesasne Reservation sits along 12 miles of the U.S.-Canada border. According to a recent New York Times story, it is a prime spot for bringing drugs into the U.S.

Ransom says the tribe works with two county drug task forces, spends over $800,000 on its police force and works on other border issues. He says tribal police are the first line of defense on the reservation.

Get the Story:
Tribe deals with drug smuggling (News 10 Now 3/1)

Tribal Statement:
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council: An apology is due from The New York Times (Indian Country Today 2/24)

Relevant Links:
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe - http://www.stregismohawktribe.com

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