Migrant Apprehensions at One U.S.-Canada Border Sector Exceed Prior 9 Years Combined; Swanton Border Patrol Reports Record Number of Apprehensions

Migrant Apprehensions at One U.S.-Canada Border Sector Exceed Prior 9 Years Combined:

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended more migrants during the first ten months of FY23 than in the prior nine years combined, an official tweeted. The unofficial report indicated the arrest of more than 5,400 migrants who illegally crossed the Canadian border into the U.S. since October 1, 2022.

Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia tweeted photos of migrants attempting to sneak into the U.S. from Canada. Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 23 on October 1, 2022, Swanton Sector agents placed more than 5,400 migrants who illegally crossed the Canadian border between ports of entry into custody.

Apprehensions have topped 5,400 in just over 10 months—eclipsing the previous 9 years combined. Our #BorderPatrol Agents are tirelessly patrolling 295 miles of border, and YOU CAN HELP. Reporting suspicious activity helps ensure border security & community safety. 1-800-689-3362 pic.twitter.com/Ipsex8kl9T

— Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia (@USBPChiefSWB) August 7, 2023

Garcia stated this is more migrant apprehensions than the previous nine years combined. Official U.S. Customs and Border Protection numbers are expected to be released next week.

The CBP Nationwide Encounters Report shows Swanton Sector agents apprehended 4,457 migrants through the end of June. Since that time, agents have apprehended nearly 1,000 additional migrants, according to Garcia’s tweet. Swanton Sector agents only apprehended 2,455 migrants during the prior nine years. —>READ MORE HERE

Swanton Border Patrol reports record number of apprehensions

There have been more than 5,400 apprehensions in the last 10 months, according to officials

The Swanton Border Patrol has reported a record number of apprehensions in 2023.

Border agents in Highgate provided an update on activity at the U.S.-Canada border on Tuesday, saying there have been more than 5,400 apprehensions in the last 10 months.

That number is higher than the number of apprehensions over the past nine years, according to border patrol officials. —>WATCH A VIDEO HERE

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