Derek Simmonds: Press Conference

RCMP Dept: Supt. Derek Simmonds, the officer in charge of the federal border integrity program in B.C., announced at a press conference that three additional men had been charged in the "exceptionally complex" case - bringing to six the total number charged with people-smuggling, according to Vancouver Sun. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews commended the RCMP for the additional charges and the RCMP's investigation into the MV Sun Sea smuggling operation that began almost two years ago is nearing an end, officials said Wednesday. "The investigative phase will soon conclude, and RCMP efforts will focus upon sup-porting Crown counsel and the court process," he said. "While the possibility cannot be entirely ruled out, I do not expect further charges from this investigation." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.