Operation Lone Star Marks Over Half a Million Migrant Arrests
Texas' multi-agency initiative continues to intensify border security efforts, seizing significant amounts of fentanyl and arresting numerous human smugglers.
- Since its inception, Operation Lone Star has apprehended over 507,200 suspected illegal migrants and made more than 41,500 criminal arrests.
- Texas has transported thousands of migrants to various U.S. cities as part of its border security strategy.
- The operation has seized over 471 million lethal doses of fentanyl, highlighting its role in combating the ongoing drug crisis.
- Recent enforcement actions include the arrest of human smugglers and the construction of new border barriers.
- Governor Greg Abbott emphasizes the initiative's necessity due to perceived federal inaction on border security.
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