10,000 migrants apprehended in 48 hours, Border Patrol chief says
by: Fernie Ortiz
Posted: Apr 5, 2023 / 02:55 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 5, 2023 / 02:59 PM CDT
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 10,000 migrants during a 48-hour period, the agency’s chief said Wednesday.
Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz tweeted several figures, calling them “Significant numbers for just 2 days!”
He said that in addition to the 10,070 apprehensions, agents arrested five sex offenders, four wanted individuals, and one gang member.
Agents also seized 52 pounds of fentanyl; 38 pounds of ecstasy; 11 pounds of meth; 11 pounds of cocaine.
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/border-crime/10000-migrants-apprehended-in-48-hours-border-patrol-chief-says/