Border Security Report Reveals ‘Disturbing Trend’ Of Attacks On Agents


Border patrol agents are facing mounting dangers and “brazen attacks” by Mexican gangs, drug cartels, and human traffickers along the Texas border. A just released Border Operations Sector Assessment report by the Texas Department of Public Safety paints a grim picture both for the agents themselves and on a national security front.

Texas police officers were wounded during a lengthy standoff with a gang member wanted for murder and a game warden was knocked in the head with a rock while attempting to seize a raft used by illegal immigrants just last week alone. Border Patrol agents and other law enforcement officers posted along the Texas border are reportedly subjected to death threats and other obscenities from criminals before they are given medical treatment and taken into custody.

According to the Border Operations Sector Assessment report, Texas officers and Border Patrol agents are routinely the targets of automatic gunfire from illegal immigrant gang members and drug smugglers. A gang activity report for the period of July 16 to 23, states that 20 gang-related incident were reported. The incidents reportedly involved 19 Mexican gang members and result in 20 arrests. The border gang activity for the stated period included arrests on 15 criminal charges, four fugitive arrests, and one death. Marijuana and prescription pills were seized during the incidents.

Border gangs readily known to Texas law enforcement and Border Patrol include: Barrio Azteca, South Side Watts, Surenos 13, Bloods, Varrio Northeast, Latin Kings, Wetside Locos, Supreme Crews, Mexican Mafia, Del Norte Kings, Folk Nation, Florecia 13, MS-13, 36 Mafia, Crips, South Side Brown Pride, and Lower Valley Hoodlums.

The Border Operations Sector Assessment report also states that law enforcement officers have encountered drug smugglers carrying millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Some of the drugs were reportedly found nestled inside religious items. The report goes on to note that gang members are becoming extremely brazen and approaching ranch workers and American inside their homes. Texas border residents has also reported witnessing men crossing into the United States carrying long gun and automatic weapons and adorned in camouflage.

National Border Patrol Union Vice President Chris Cabrera had this to say about the border security report:

“In recent weeks the traffic appears to have slowed slightly, yet assaults on law enforcement have increased. This is a disturbing trend that needs to be addressed. It is paramount that we get this problem under control. It is evident that we need more agents in the field to address the various threats posed to law enforcement as well as to our nation.”

As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Border Patrol agents have noted that along with the 65,000 illegal immigrants who have crossed the border from Central American and Mexico this year, individuals from the Middle East, China, and Africa have also been encountered.

What do you think should be done to secure the border and protect American citizens, Border Patrol agents, and Texas law enforcement officers?

[Feature Image Via: John Partipilo/The Tennessean]

[Secondary Image Via: Texas Department of Public Safety]

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