Mexican cartels open fire on US Border Patrol

 DC Daily Journal:

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Suspected Mexican cartel members were caught on video brazenly opening fire on U.S. Border Patrol agents near the southern border Monday, as a group of migrants reportedly attempted to enter the country illegally, authorities confirmed.

The gunfire erupted around 1:30 p.m. near Fronton, Texas, according to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statement, which offered limited details on the incident.

Cartel gunmen began shooting as migrants were trying to cross the Rio Grande, Fox News reported, citing law enforcement sources.

Border Patrol agents swiftly returned fire, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said.

“DPS responded to assist the US Border Patrol after agents received gunfire from cartel members in Mexico while patrolling in Fronton,” Lt. Chris Olivarez wrote on X, sharing dramatic video footage of the armed attackers.

“DPS drone operators captured the gunmen fleeing Mexico due to military presence and seeking refuge on an island between the US and Mexico,” he added.

The footage shows at least four heavily armed men walking along the riverbank, attempting to hide in the brush.

In the clips, several of them can be seen aiming their weapons directly at the drone tracking their movements.
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Last week, U.S. officials announced the Pentagon would deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the border, adding to the 2,200 National Guard and Reserve personnel already stationed there.

The Washington Post also reported that Trump is considering sending as many as 10,000 additional troops to fortify the border, further cementing his administration’s tough stance on illegal immigration.

Meanwhile, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported a surge in enforcement activity, with 1,179 arrests and 853 detainers issued on Monday, following 956 arrests and 554 detainers the previous day.
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I grew up along the border when it was much quieter.  Before the cartels, we would often cross the border to eat in restaurants and do some shopping.  Bargains could be found in some of the markets.  It is a much more dangerous place now.  I do recall that back then there were patrols by the Mexican military who were heavily armed.  On the US side, it was mostly local police and sheriff's.

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