Border Patrol Rescue Operations in El Paso Sector
El Paso Sector Border Patrol agents rescued over 2,400 migrants from 244 human smuggling stash houses near the border in New Mexico. Chief Scott Good reported raids and arrests of smugglers forcing migrants into overcrowded and extorted conditions. Agents also apprehended a previously deported child sex offender attempting to re-enter the United States.
Key Points
- Over 2,400 migrants rescued from 244 stash houses
- Arrests made in connection with human smuggling activities
- Seizure of money from illicit activities in stash houses
- Apprehension of a convicted child sex offender attempting to re-enter the US
Pros
- Rescue of migrants from dangerous and illegal human smuggling operations
- Arrest of individuals involved in human smuggling activities
Cons
- Migrants being forced into overcrowded and extorted conditions
- Presence of previously deported child sex offenders attempting to re-enter the US