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| PHOTOS: Texas National Guard Blocks Border Crossing as Wall Construction Continues |
| 2021-10-24 |
| [Breitbart] Texas Army National Guard troops and equipment deployed by Governor Greg Abbott moved in to block a portion of the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas. The troops began arriving on Friday and positioned themselves along a one-mile stretch of the river near the downtown area of the city. The troops are stationed in Humvee vehicles carefully placed along the riverbank to serve as a deterrent to illegal crossings near the city. Nearly 30 vehicles are parked less than 150 feet from each other facing Mexico. Border Patrol agents in the area tell Breitbart Texas that more troops were scheduled to arrive later in the day. As reported by Breitbart Texas, the area surrounding the ports of entry in Eagle Pass are known as high traffic areas for illegal crossings and are problematic for the Border Patrol due to the proximity to private residences in the city. Although many migrants choose to surrender hoping for quick release into the United States, many others, usually single adults, attempt to elude apprehension. Deterring migrants from crossing in the area prevents a quick escape into the populated areas within the city. Governor Abbott utilized a similar tactic during the Haitian migrant crisis in Del Rio in September. Texas Highway Patrol troopers strategically placed vehicles along the river bank to prevent additional migrants from reaching the camp near a common crossing point in the area. A short distance away, construction crews are working to build Abbott’s border wall where the guard troops’ blockade ends. For two miles, the Texas border wall will stand 18’ tall and stretch along one of the busiest migrant crossing areas in Eagle Pass. A source involved in the construction tells Breitbart the project is progressing quickly. The source expects a state delegation to visit the construction site soon to observe the progress firsthand. The National Guard deployment is part of Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star that has been in effect since March. The operation involves the deployment of more than 1,000 Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Troopers and 2,500 Texas Army National Guard soldiers to the border region across the state. As of October 7, the operation has resulted in 6,799 criminal arrests, 1,195 migrant prosecution cases for criminal trespass, and more than 71,000 migrant apprehensions. The highway patrol has been involved in more than 800 pursuits since the inception of the operation. Recent Operational Activities of note include:
Related: Texas Army National Guard: 2021-10-11 Cartel Violence Spills Into US as Border Patrol Treats Gunshot Victims Texas Army National Guard: 2021-09-20 Texas Governor Sends Highway Patrol, National Guard to Block Migrants at Border Texas Army National Guard: 2021-07-11 In recent weeks, a spate of car accidents involving human smugglers has plagued the city streets of Laredo, Texas, endangering the public, and in one case, costing the lives of migrants. Related: Eagle Pass: 2021-09-08 WATCH: 27 Migrants Rescued from Locked Railcars near Border in Texas Eagle Pass: 2021-05-11 WATCH: 5 Migrant Girls, Under Age 6, Abandoned Overnight on Texas Bank of Rio Grande Eagle Pass: 2020-09-20 CBP Unmanned Aircraft Flights Lead to Multiple Arrests in Texas near Border Related: Operation Lone Star: 2021-09-20 Texas Governor Sends Highway Patrol, National Guard to Block Migrants at Border Operation Lone Star: 2021-09-17 Migrant numbers under Texas bridge double to 8,000+ in 24 hours: 'Out of control' Operation Lone Star: 2021-08-25 Texas Gov. Abbott steps up border security efforts |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #9 Frank G, you and Besoeker have a fetish about kissing each others butts for a long time. As I stated in an email tonight to original mods tonight Besoeker and you was the worst move they made and WOW I came back and here you are kissig his butt again. The best thing this entity can to do to bring back people is to get rid of you tow crooked bastards. |
| Posted by: Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 2021-10-24 21:58 |
| #8 Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 Since I was on the road home from a family reunion, I just saw this and don't know exactly what transpired. We (as Mods) do make mistakes. 1) I may post a story too close to end of day (unless breaking news) and delete my own comment. posting the story for next day; 2) I may regret my own comment (more often) and spamcop it. 3) Multiple stories/repetitive links are submitted on same news (very often) and TW or other diligent UNPAID FUCKING MODS miss attribution in necklacing them I would respectfully submit: we are doing the best we can (I retired, then unretired for an aggressively-scheduled project of a Stadium/site). If you base your self-esteem on who gets credit on a breaking story - you will be disappointed. Give us a break, OK? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2021-10-24 20:52 |
| #7 I'm a little confused as to why advocating my states Guard units have a selection of standard army crew served weapons when posted to the very dangerous border we share with Mexico requires deleting? I advocated no violence against anyone, merely wished for the TNG have adequate firepower in case the cartels or cartel controlled Mexican army units open fire on them as they have the US border patrol. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2021-10-24 20:45 |
| #6 This won't go on much longer until the Federal Government steps in.... or attempts to step in. We really do live in interesting times. Besoeker 2021-10-24 10:17 Like when others submit a post of an interesting topic but instead hours later you post the same story and take credit for yourself? You personally are too rotten as a person to be a mod. Go ahead. Ban this comment like what happened to Silent Brick above. Then I will email this comment to other Rantburg mods that I have so they will clean up the supporting cast and maybe others will finally return to Rantburg. |
| Posted by: Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 2021-10-24 19:39 |
| #5 |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2021-10-24 16:51 |
| #4 Mount .50 cals on those Humvees and they don't need to be less than 150' from each other... |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2021-10-24 15:47 |
| #3 Meanwhile, on the other side: NOW – Large migrant caravan has left Tapachula, Mexico for the US. pic.twitter.com/EprRkn62iv — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) October 23, 2021 ¡Vamos Brandon! |
| Posted by: Merrick Ferret 2021-10-24 12:02 |
| #2 We have had volunteers in the past staying on our border near Jacumba, Ca to discourage/report illegals crossing. Bush tried to discourage such activity but to no avail. |
| Posted by: crazyhorse 2021-10-24 11:52 |
| #1 This won't go on much longer until the Federal Government steps in.... or attempts to step in. We really do live in interesting times. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-10-24 10:17 |