RCMP report in the early morning hours of April 8 they received a request for assistance at the Emerson Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) port of entry. The CBSA had detained a person they say was acting aggressively.

The 37-year-old male had illegally crossed the border and was apprehended by RCMP. He was searched, identified and screened before being taken to the CBSA port of entry to make a refugee claim.

When the male was placed in cells pending the processing of his claim, he threatened to harm CBSA officers, damaged the fire sprinkler inside his cell and physically assaulted an officer.

Ahmed Aden Ali, from Minneapolis, is charged with Uttering Threats x2, Mischief Over $5000 and Assault Peace Officer. He is remanded in custody.