Houston Daily

Texas authorities, led by Governor Greg Abbott, have been actively working to secure the southern border through Operation Lone Star. This multi-agency initiative involves the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Texas National Guard, and collaboration with federal partners. The operation aims to curb illegal immigration and combat transnational criminal activities.

Since its inception, Operation Lone Star has resulted in over 533,700 apprehensions of illegal immigrants and more than 54,300 criminal arrests. In addressing the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized a significant quantity of fentanyl—enough lethal doses to impact populations across North America.

Governor Abbott emphasized ongoing efforts by sharing updates on social media platforms. Photos were posted showing additional razor wire barriers being constructed near Eagle Pass by Texas National Guard soldiers. "Texas continues to partner with the Trump Administration to secure the southern border," he stated.

In Val Verde County, Governor Abbott highlighted joint patrol operations conducted by Texas National Guard soldiers and Border Patrol at the Del Rio Port of Entry. He noted that since President Donald Trump took office, illegal border crossings have seen a sharp decline.

Recent operations included high-speed pursuits leading to arrests for smuggling activities in Webb County and El Paso County. DPS troopers arrested Christian Joel Cordova Bohorquez from Ecuador after a pursuit in Webb County where four illegal immigrants were found hiding. Another arrest involved Alejandro Calderon from Mexico who was charged with smuggling ten individuals in El Paso County.

Additionally, DPS seized over 100 pounds of marijuana from Daniel Brandon Sayas-Carrasco in Hidalgo County. Sayas-Carrasco is identified as a member of the Valluco gang.

The Texas National Guard continues river patrols along the Rio Grande River and recently seized marijuana valued at $76,400 during a joint operation with Border Patrol agents in Brownsville.

A week-long mission was conducted by Texas National Guard soldiers to disrupt cartel activity along the border using advanced technology for detection. Senior Airman Patrick Meeks explained their collaborative efforts: "With the Title 8 authority, we’re able to go hands-on with apprehending, transporting, and investigating any illegal activity alongside U.S. Border Patrol."

The ongoing measures reflect continued state and federal collaboration aimed at enhancing border security.