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International Students 'Canvassing for Funding'

Strange situation: Foreign students trying door handles along Bella Coola Dr.

On December 14, 2015 Leduc RCMP received a complaint of a male trying house door handles along Bella Coola Drive.  Police located the male who was later identified as an international student from France.  He explained he and 6 other student were visiting Canada and were leaving at the end of this week.

The male explained he was selling ornaments to make some extra spending money.  Police issued a warning that he and his friends were to cease canvassing or police would be reporting them to the Canada Border Service Agency.  They did not have a permit to pursue this activity.

Should the public continue to observe these international students canvassing their neighbourhood, please contact the Leduc RCMP at (78)980-RCMP (7267)