# Border patrol
Gone fishing? Border Patrol says $2.3 million in bricks of cocaine washed up on Texas beach
According to the Border Patrol, bricks of cocaine washed up onto two South Texas beaches along the Gulf. Agents for the Border Patrol found some 25 bricks of cocaine in a single day that had washed up on Boca Chica Beach. Another straggler brick was found a few days later on Padre Island National Seashore, according to a tweet by USBP Rio Grande Valley Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez.
Border Patrol Agent Attacked by Migrant Smuggler: Examining the Escalation of Violence at the U.S.-M
In a recent incident that highlights the growing challenges faced by Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border, a Border Patrol agent was viciously attacked by a migrant smuggler in Mercedes, Texas, on September 14, 2023. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of border personnel and the escalating violence in the region.
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Border Patrol Cuts Razor Wire at Texas Border - Migrants Come In
Border Patrol Agents once again are cutting razor wire installed by Texas Troops along the Rio Grande - allowing migrants to pass through the barriers - and renewing an ongoing dispute between federal and state authorities.
Seized Fentanyl Enough to Kill US Population
Border Patrol agents have made significant seizures of fentanyl this fiscal year, surpassing the quantity required to potentially harm the entire U.S. population. Alongside this concerning trend, agents are also grappling with an unprecedented influx of migrants at the southern border.
Tennessee Sen. Blackburn Demands HHS Answers on Missing Migrant Children
Tennessee’s senior U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R)wants to know why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services hasn’t provided more transparency throughout the six months since she inquired about the status of 85,000 missing migrant children.
Bloodied Border Patrol agent after alleged migrant attack.
Former Texas Republican congresswoman Mayra Flores has shared a disturbing photograph of a bloodied Border Patrol agent, alleging that he was attacked by a migrant at the US-Mexico border.
Ex-Congresswoman Shared Bloody Pic of Border Patrol Agent Attacked By Migrant Crossing Border
A former Republican congresswoman from Texas has posted a shocking photograph of a bloodied Border Patrol agent with “RAT” scrawled across his forehead — claiming he was attacked by a migrant along the US-Mexico border, reported by the New York Post, Politico.
Border Crisis: Mexico Agrees to Deport Migrants, U.S. Bolsters Border Patrol
U.S. deploys additional troops as Mexico increases deportations in joint effort to control border. In an unprecedented move, Mexico has entered into an agreement with the United States to deport migrants from its border cities back to their home countries. This comes as part of a new initiative to address the recent rise in border crossings.
Black Political Opinion: Is America breaking? US border migrant crisis reaches epic proportion
“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.”― Ronald Reagan. The Biden administration is coming under increased scrutiny for its handling of the border and migrant crisis.
Border Patrol Overwhelmed: Migrant Crossings at Record Highs in Texas
The Texas border patrol has recently grappled with an unprecedented surge in migrant crossings, reaching record highs. As the number of individuals seeking to enter the United States grows exponentially, the strain on border patrol agents and facilities has become overwhelming. This surge poses logistical challenges and raises questions about the nation's ability to effectively manage the situation at the Texas-Mexico border. This post will delve into the factors contributing to this surge, its impact on border patrol operations, and the broader implications for immigration policy in the United States.
Mother Arrested Near Temecula on I-15 with Heroin Found in Diaper Bag
TEMECULA, California, Border Patrol officials apprehended a woman on Tuesday on Interstate 15 for transporting four bundles of heroin concealed within a diaper bag, as stated in a U.S. Border Patrol press release.
Customs and Border Patrol releases videos of unidentified aerial phenomena
Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) releases videos of unidentified aerial phenomena. 2013 Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Video Released Shows Ariel Phenomena as part of CBP FOIA request. Fly Object is recorded for several minutes then diapears into the ocean.
Border Patrol says over 2,200 migrants illegally crossed border at Eagle Pass overnight
New video from Fox News backed up by U.S. Border Patrol, showing some 2,200 migrants crossing the border illegally in Eagle Pass, Texas overnight. Fox News reporters say it's "one of the largest border crossings" recorded by the entertainment media company.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Claims Border Patrol Proposed Rio Grande Buoys Amid Ongoing Lawsuit
In a surprising turn of events, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has shifted the narrative surrounding the controversial 1,000-foot Rio Grande buoy blockade system, which is currently the subject of a lawsuit filed by the Biden administration. Governor Abbott, facing mounting criticism and legal challenges, now claims that the idea for these buoys was not his own, but rather, it originated with the Border Patrol. This revelation comes as a federal court decision allows the buoy structure to remain in place pending further legal deliberation, despite initial orders to dismantle it.
After being sued, Abbott says well, actually — Rio Grande buoys were Border Patrol's idea
Currently being sued by the Biden administration, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is saying his idea for the 1,000-foot Rio Grande buoy blockade system was...actually the Border Patrol's idea.
Texas Border: Smuggler Assaults Agent; Migrants Cross in Large Groups
The Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol says one of its agents was assaulted on Labor Day by a human smuggler in Laredo. According to Chief Jason Owens "the human smuggler crashed a vehicle & struck our agent." Chief Owens says, fortunately, the agent was not seriously injured and "made it home safely."
US Border Patrol Update El Paso Sector 20,017 Unaccompanied Children in 2023
The U.S Border Patrol El Paso Sector that includes Alamogordo and Las Cruces and most of Southern New Mexico provides the following information on recent apprehensions. U.S. Border Patrol Agents working in the El Paso Sector continue to enforce Title 8 authority and have seen a decrease in encounters since May 11.