USA Sends More Police to Canada to Stop Drugs

May 13, 2026, 19:07
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Introduction

The USA drug police (DEA) want to work more in Canada. They want to stop people from making a dangerous drug called fentanyl in Canada.

Main Body

Bad groups from Mexico now make drugs in Canada. They use chemicals from China. They send these drugs from Canada into the USA. The DEA will open two new offices in Canada by 2027. The USA border in the south is now very strong. Because of this, drug sellers use the north border. The USA also checks the mail to Alaska to find drugs. Canada is also helping. The Canadian government spent 1.3 billion dollars on border security. They hired 1,000 new officers to stop the drug groups.

Conclusion

The USA is watching Canada more to stop drugs. Canada is also making its borders stronger.

Learning

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Direction & Movement

In this text, we see how things move from one place to another. To reach A2, you need to master these simple directions:

  • From [Place A] โ†’ Into [Place B]
    • Example: "They send these drugs from Canada into the USA."
    • Simple rule: Use from for the start and into for the destination.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Action Words for 'Doing' (Present Simple)

Look at how the text describes regular actions. We use the base word for many people, but add an -s for one organization or person:

  • They want (Many people)
  • The USA checks (One country/entity โ†’ add -s)
  • Canada is helping (Happening right now)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Big Numbers

When you see 1.3 billion, think of it as a huge amount of money. In A2 English, we use the word spent to show the money is gone (Past Tense of spend).

Spent = Paid money for something in the past.

Vocabulary Learning

border
the outer edge or limit of a country
Example:The border between Canada and the USA is heavily guarded.
border (n.)
the line where two countries meet
Example:The border between Canada and the USA is heavily monitored.
security
the state of being protected from danger or threat
Example:The government increased border security to stop illegal drugs.
drug (n.)
a harmful substance
Example:The police are trying to stop the sale of illegal drugs.
officers
people who work in a police or military job
Example:The DEA hired 1,000 new officers to patrol the border.
police (n.)
people who enforce the law
Example:The police patrol the streets at night.
dangerous
capable of causing harm or injury
Example:Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that can be lethal in small doses.
group (n.)
a collection of people
Example:A group of thieves was caught by the police.
chemicals
substances used to make or change other substances
Example:The drug makers use chemicals from China to produce fentanyl.
make (v.)
to produce
Example:They make drugs in hidden labs.
government
the group of people who run a country or city
Example:The Canadian government spent 1.3 billion dollars on border security.
dangerous (adj.)
likely to cause harm
Example:The new drug is very dangerous.
office (n.)
a place where work is done
Example:The new office will help them monitor the border.
strong (adj.)
powerful, firm
Example:The border is now very strong.
south (n.)
direction
Example:The south border is heavily guarded.
north (n.)
direction
Example:The north border is used by drug sellers.
mail (n.)
letters and packages
Example:The police check the mail for hidden drugs.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government spends money on security.
security (n.)
protection from danger
Example:Border security is a top priority.
new (adj.)
recently made or introduced
Example:They hired 1,000 new officers.
watch (v.)
to observe
Example:The USA is watching Canada more closely.