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.

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.