U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks reported a 55% drop in migrants encountered along the border in the past week, with apprehensions falling from over 10,000 to less than 5,000. Enhanced border security measures are credited for the decrease.
Key Points
55% drop in migrants encountered along the U.S. border
Apprehensions fell from over 10,000 to less than 5,000 in the past week
Border Patrol Chief credited enhanced border security measures for the decrease
Border Patrol agents working with Department of Defense soldiers and Marines along the California border with Mexico
Arrest of criminal aliens with serious charges continues
Pros
Enhanced border security measures leading to a significant decrease in migrant encounters
Collaboration between Border Patrol agents and Department of Defense soldiers and Marines
Arrest of criminal aliens with serious charges such as murder, child pornography, sexual assault, and aggravated assault