By Vancouver Sun

Surrey residents Jas Binning and Jagdeep Binning have been sentenced in Seattle in connection with a scheme to smuggle people into the U.S. from Canada via the Peace Arch Park.

Jas Binning was sentenced to six months in prison, two years of supervised release, and a $5,000 fine.

Jagdeep Binning was sentenced to time served (50 days in prison), two years of supervised release, and is jointly responsible for the $5,000 fine.

At sentencing U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman said smuggling humans for profit is “disrespectful to your country and to mine... and to all those people who come in and legitimately make their way as immigrants.”