Deployment of Strykers to U.S. Southern Border

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Strykers, eight-wheeled armored vehicles, deployed to U.S. Southern Border to support Customs and Border Protection in surveillance and detection of illegal migrants, not weaponized. Used as a deterrent as well. Numbers of encounters have decreased in the El Paso sector. Cartels are reportedly deterred by the presence of these vehicles.

Key Points

  • Strykers deployed for surveillance and detection, not weaponized
  • Used to support Department of Homeland Security in border control efforts
  • Reported decrease in encounters in the El Paso sector after deployment
  • Cartels and gangs reportedly deterred by the presence of Strykers

Pros

  • Enhanced surveillance capabilities for Border Patrol
  • Deterrent to illegal migrants and cartels

Cons

  • High cost of deploying massive military vehicles