THE FISCAL YEAR ENDS WITH AN EIGHT PERCENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF APPREHENSIONS AT THE BORDER IN THE EL PASO SECTOR. THAT INCLUDES NEW MEXICO.
DOUG MOSIER WITH CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SAYS SMUGGLERS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF PEOPLE FLEEING POVERTY AND VIOLENCE IN CENTRAL AMERICA. HE SAYS THEY’RE DOING MORE NOW TO CRACK DOWN ON CRIMINAL SMUGGLING OPERATIONS THAT PREY ON FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. MOSIER SAYS IMMIGRANTS OFTEN DIE OR ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILE TRYING TO CROSS THE BORDER ILLEGALLY.
