From WPTZ-TV

CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. -- The Canadian border was back to normal Monday after being shut down for the first time since Sept. 11.

The border was closed down at the Champlain crossing for three hours when border patrol officers wanted to take a closer look at a car, which had a wire underneath it.

The driver of the car that prompted customs workers to shut down the border was released and won't be charged, officials said.

They questioned the driver for at least the second time Sunday, but had to let him go, according to authorities.

Customs officials also questioned the driver of another car Friday night but let him go right away.

No information was released on the driver who was detained. Since he was not charged, information cannot be released.

Through information obtained by WPTZ NewsChannel 5 from immigrations, it was learned that the driver was not trying to get to Canada as a tourist. NewsChannel 5 learned that he was trying to become a Canadian resident, but did not have the proper paperwork with him.

When the man was released, he was given an "Exclusion Order," which basically means that he can't enter Canada for a year for any reason.

The case is considered closed, and both cars were returned to the owners Sunday night.

The driver of the other car was returned to the United States side of the border Sunday night.

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