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Over a recent weekend, vigilant U.S. Border Patrol agents made significant arrests across various sectors, apprehending five individuals with histories of child sexual offenses. These arrests occurred in the Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, Del Rio, and Rio Grande Valley sectors, underscoring the relentless efforts of the Border Patrol agents to safeguard our communities.
Chief Jason Owens highlighted the gravity of the offenses, which included sexual assault of a minor and aggravated sexual assault of a child. These arrests bring attention to the broader issue of unauthorized entries, with over 1.8 million “gotaways” recorded since the fiscal year 2021 began. A “gotaway” is defined as an individual who illegally enters the U.S. but evades capture.
In related news, a proposed bill in California seeks to extend legal aid to illegal immigrants convicted of violent felonies, sparking a nationwide debate on immigration policies and public safety.
Furthermore, the FBI has issued a warning about the diverse and severe threats emanating from the U.S. border. During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concerns over drug trafficking, violent gangs, and smugglers with connections to ISIS infiltrating the southern border. He emphasized the scale of the threat, noting the FBI’s seizure of enough fentanyl in the last two years to potentially endanger 270 million lives.
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Contributions to this report were made by Adam Shaw of Fox News Digital.