Decrease in Migrant Encounters at U.S. Border

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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