RCMP report more asylum seekers have been intercepted near Emerson. In a news release issued early Sunday afternoon, it was stated 22 individuals were intercepted by RCMP illegally entering Canada near Emerson Saturday night into Sunday morning.

All of the individuals were taken to the Emerson border crossing for processing by Canada Border Services.

This is the latest in a series of illegal border crossings into the community, with several dozen individuals intercepted by RCMP since February 1st.