Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to collaborate with the Trump Administration to secure the border and combat illegal activities such as drug smuggling and human trafficking. Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort initiated by Abbott, has resulted in over 532,800 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 52,900 criminal arrests since its launch. Notably, Texas law enforcement has seized over 671 million lethal doses of fentanyl as part of the operation.
Recent highlights from Operation Lone Star include the arrest of a criminal illegal immigrant wanted for crimes against children in Tarrant County, the capture of a Mexican Mafia gang member and four illegal immigrants in Webb County, and the apprehension of five illegal immigrants by DPS troopers in another incident in the same county.
The Texas National Guard continues to provide manpower and support to Border Patrol agents, assisting with surveillance and apprehensions along the Texas-Mexico border. Soldiers undergo rigorous training to be prepared for combat and interdict criminal activity effectively.
Overall, Operation Lone Star and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in Texas aim to protect communities from the influx of illegal immigrants and dangerous drugs that could harm the state and the nation as a whole. Public safety remains a top priority for Governor Abbott and his administration in working towards a secure border.
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