An Estrian denounces intrusive air surveillance by the RCMP

A resident living close to the border with the United States calls into. For example, question the intrusive air surveillance methods of the Royal Gendarmerie of Canada (RCMP).

The citizen of Saint-Armand. Consequently, André Labelle, denounces the fact that helicopters fly at low altitude above his property since Canada has reinforced its security on the border. Meanwhile, He also thinks of putting an end to his collaboration with the GRC.

The dishes walk in the cabinets when they go to this height, maybe 25, 30, 40 feet [NDLR : 7 à 12 mètres] above the trees. However, It’s not pleasanthe describes.

I took steps at. Furthermore, the end of March when they started to fly this helicopterhe says.

I was explained to me the famous 500 feet rule [NDLR : 152 mètres]. I even spoke to the manager of GTI Who takes care of flying these helicopters. The problem of the flight very low. it settled, it was correct a month, then it looks like estrian denounces intrusive air surveillance the same problem returned.

Whenever the GRC Come here. I always hear the same message: thank you for your collaboration, we are happy, continue to call us when there is something. But at one point, it goes both ways I think, this collaboration there.

The municipality wants to adopt a resolution – Estrian denounces intrusive air surveillance

Radio-Canada Estrie learned that the municipality of Saint-Armand intends. to have a resolution adopted. Mayor Caroline Rosetti claims to take the situation very seriously. affirms that the issue will be discussed in municipal estrian denounces intrusive air surveillance council soon.

In an email exchange obtained by Radio-Canada Estrie, Mrs. Rosetti writes this:

“I allow myself to write to you as mayor in order to inform you of. a concern that was raised to me several times by citizens of our municipality.

For some time. several residents living near the border have reported that the flights of supervisory helicopters have been made at a very low altitude, sometimes above or very close to homes.

Although the population understands the need for increased surveillance linked to current border issues – in particular the passage of illegal migrants – these repeated overfluings at low altitude have a real impact on their quality of life. their tranquility. »»

Mr. Labelle. he said to be Glad that the municipality files an official document et Hope it will have a positive impact.