Shocking images from cameras on Texas-Mexico border capture steady stream of illegal immigrants sneaking into the United States with packages of drugs and guns
By Wills Robinson For Dailymail.com, |
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- Network of more than 1,000 cameras are installed on farms and ranches
- Have been strategically placed in areas that have not been secured
- ‘Sophisticated’ system led to the apprehension of nearly 30,000 suspects
- Has also slowed down cartel operations and drug smuggling
Cameras placed along Texas’ 1,200-mile border with Mexico have captured the stream of illegal immigrants sneaking into the country on a daily basis. The network of more than 1,000 motion detectors, similar to those used to film wildlife, have been placed strategically in areas that have not been secured – where Mexican citizens can cross and evade capture with ease. They helped border guards apprehend nearly 30,000 suspects and led to 88,400 pounds of drugs being seized in 2014 as part of Operation Drawbridge. The system has also had a significant impact on Mexican cartels and their ability to smuggle narcotics, people and stolen vehicles between the two countries.
- Cameras placed along Texas’ 1,200-mile border with Mexico have captured the stream of illegal immigrants sneaking into the country on a daily basis
- Mexican soldiers uncover drugs tunnel hidden in wardrobe
- The network of more than 1,000 motion detectors, similar to those used to film wildlife, have been placed strategically in areas that have not been secured. They are normally found on ranches and farms
‘The collaborative law enforcement efforts of Operation Drawbridge have bolstered our ability to combat the exploitation of our border by these ruthless criminals.’ In March it was revealed more immigrants are choosing more remote and dangerous crossing points to make it to the United States.
The Border Patrol has responded by expanding its search-and-rescue teams to monitor the area, as a growing number of bodies of suspected illegal immigrants are being found. Many of the bodies are being discovered just southwest of Mission, Texas, where the fire department’s dive-and-rescue team has had a busy winter. In January and February alone, it recovered at least six bodies in the murky canals.
In February, governor Greg Abbot claimed that had 20,000 illegal immigrants had already entered the country since the start of the year.
- Heat cameras catch illegal immigrants crammed in truck in 2013
- Some carry guns as they try to cross the border, but agencies have been able to seize larger numbers of the weapons following the installation of the cameras
- They helped border guards apprehend nearly 30,000 suspects and have led to 88,400 pounds of drugs being seized in 2014 as part of Operation Drawbridge. These two suspects were detained after they were found carrying 260lbs of marijuana across the border
- A man is seen here jumping off the back of a truck with 208lbs of marijuana stashed on the back
- A group of 17 ‘IAs’ were apprehended after this truck was spotted driving along a dirt road across the border
- A group of suspected illegal immigrants crawl under a fence as they attempt to make their way into Texas
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