Texas Expands Drone Use in Border Security Efforts
Governor Abbott highlights new drone technology and ongoing border wall construction as part of Operation Lone Star.
Overview
- Operation Lone Star has led to over 511,300 illegal immigrant apprehensions and 42,900 criminal arrests since its inception.
- Texas law enforcement has seized over 481 million lethal doses of fentanyl during the operation.
- Drones have been used to assist in the arrest of illegal immigrants and the seizure of narcotics.
- Texas has transported thousands of migrants to major cities like New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
- The Texas National Guard continues to reinforce border security measures, including the construction of a state-funded border wall.