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border force

American  
[bawr-der fawrs] / ˈbɔr dər ˈfɔrs /

noun

  1. a military or police unit responsible for enforcing security at a country's or region's border.


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Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, helped with information-gathering and surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

Bangladesh's border force has put up warning signs and red flags, and conducts regular mine-sweeping operations.

From Barron's Jan. 6, 2026

Frontex, the EU’s border force, has calculated a 64% drop this year in those making the crossing from North Africa to Italy.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2024

The border force represents an effort by the government, months ahead of crucial national elections, to respond to popular demand and clamp down on migrants sneaking into the country.

From New York Times Dec. 24, 2023

South Africa, which is Africa’s most advanced economy, launched a new border force in October to clamp down on illegal immigration from Zimbabwe and other countries.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2023

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