LAREDO, Texas -- Texas Army National Guard troops assigned to Operation Lone Star rehearse their response to illegal mass migration June 17, 2022, in Laredo, Texas.
The guardsmen rehearsed capabilities alongside Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers whom, combined, are capable of surging dozens of vehicles and personnel especially equipped to deter and control illegal mass migration anywhere along the Rio Grande within Laredo. The rehearsals are only a small part of their 24/7 efforts to curb illegal activity.
The Guardsmen assisted federal agencies in apprehending over 100 persons who cross the Texas-Mexico border and attempted to evade capture within lively Laredo neighborhoods and shopping areas. Guardsmen will continue their 24/7 efforts to secure the Texas border and keep Texas communities safe. …...more
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