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Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, and his co-conspirator Steve Anthony Shand, 50, were part of a large-scale human-smuggling operation that brought Indian nationals to Canada.

He cited reasons such as military assistance provided by the US and trade deficits between the two nations to support his suggestion

Gagandeep Singh, an Indian citizen residing in Canada, faced charges of "intent to distribute controlled substances" during his initial court appearance in Detroit on Wednesday.

It stated that four border crossings between the US and Canada in the area have shut down as investigators address the situation.