San Diego Sector Border Patrol officials report an increase in migrant apprehensions for the second consecutive week. During the past four weeks, agents encountered nearly 13,000 migrants.
San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Patricia McGurk-Daniel posted a weekly recap on social revealing the apprehension of 3,389 migrants during the previous seven days. The report also lists the interdiction of 25 human smuggling cases, 23 felony case referrals, and the seizure of more than 300 pounds of drugs.
Weekly Update, 8/4/24 – 8/10/24
-3,389 Apprehensions from 52 countries
-106 Unaccompanied Minors Encountered
-30 Rescues
-25 Human Smuggling Events Interdicted
-23 Felony cases referred for prosecution
SEIZED:
-46 lbs. Cocaine
-284 lbs. Methamphetamine
-22 Smuggling Conveyances pic.twitter.com/gABsSbyVE6— Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel (@USBPChiefSDC) August 16, 2024
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