In the month of November, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) documented over 250,000 encounters at the southwest land border. This information was confirmed by the agency on Friday. CBP emphasized the necessity for additional support from Congress to assist the authorities stationed along the Mexican frontier.
The total number of arrivals at the southern border in November, as reported by CBP, was 242,418. Out of this total, 191,113 arrivals occurred between ports of entry. The figures mentioned indicate a slight increase compared to the numbers recorded in October.
In October, there were a total of 240,988 individuals apprehended, with 188,778 of them apprehended between ports of entry. The CBP One app was utilized by the agency to process a total of 43,000 individuals at various ports of entry. According to Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is actively carrying out its crucial role of safeguarding the American people, protecting the nation's borders, and promoting economic prosperity.
This is being achieved through the implementation of operational strategies, the deployment of additional personnel, and the easing of congestion in areas along the southwest border. Simultaneously, CBP is ensuring that migrants encountered are treated with compassion, safety, and efficiency, all in accordance with the laws of the United States.
According to Miller, there is a significant challenge that we are currently encountering along the southwest border. In order to address this challenge and ensure the security of the border and the nation as a whole, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and other federal partners are in need of additional resources from Congress.
These resource requirements have been outlined in a supplemental budget request. In November, the dedicated individuals of CBP persevered through various obstacles and achieved noteworthy accomplishments. They demonstrated unwavering commitment by successfully intercepting greater quantities of illicit drugs, all the while ensuring the smooth flow of legitimate commerce and accommodating the surge in holiday travel.
The November update from the agency provided additional information regarding the surge in drug trafficking occurring at the southern border. It specifically emphasized that there has been a notable rise in drug seizures, with a significant 35% increase observed compared to the previous month of October. The number of methamphetamine seizures experienced a significant increase of 55%. Additionally, there was a moderate rise of 7% in heroin seizures and an 8% increase in fentanyl seizures.
In a supplemental funding package this year, President Joe Biden made a request for funds to strengthen border security. This package also included significant amounts of foreign aid allocated to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
The Republican party has expressed their belief that the administration's border proposals are not enough. They have proposed combining aid to Ukraine with significant changes to the asylum system and border enforcement in a more comprehensive manner. The resolution to the impasse is expected to be delayed until the new year since Congress has departed from Washington for the Christmas break.
The total number of arrivals at the southern border in November, as reported by CBP, was 242,418. Out of this total, 191,113 arrivals occurred between ports of entry. The figures mentioned indicate a slight increase compared to the numbers recorded in October.
In October, there were a total of 240,988 individuals apprehended, with 188,778 of them apprehended between ports of entry. The CBP One app was utilized by the agency to process a total of 43,000 individuals at various ports of entry. According to Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is actively carrying out its crucial role of safeguarding the American people, protecting the nation's borders, and promoting economic prosperity.
This is being achieved through the implementation of operational strategies, the deployment of additional personnel, and the easing of congestion in areas along the southwest border. Simultaneously, CBP is ensuring that migrants encountered are treated with compassion, safety, and efficiency, all in accordance with the laws of the United States.
According to Miller, there is a significant challenge that we are currently encountering along the southwest border. In order to address this challenge and ensure the security of the border and the nation as a whole, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and other federal partners are in need of additional resources from Congress.
These resource requirements have been outlined in a supplemental budget request. In November, the dedicated individuals of CBP persevered through various obstacles and achieved noteworthy accomplishments. They demonstrated unwavering commitment by successfully intercepting greater quantities of illicit drugs, all the while ensuring the smooth flow of legitimate commerce and accommodating the surge in holiday travel.
The November update from the agency provided additional information regarding the surge in drug trafficking occurring at the southern border. It specifically emphasized that there has been a notable rise in drug seizures, with a significant 35% increase observed compared to the previous month of October. The number of methamphetamine seizures experienced a significant increase of 55%. Additionally, there was a moderate rise of 7% in heroin seizures and an 8% increase in fentanyl seizures.
In a supplemental funding package this year, President Joe Biden made a request for funds to strengthen border security. This package also included significant amounts of foreign aid allocated to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
The Republican party has expressed their belief that the administration's border proposals are not enough. They have proposed combining aid to Ukraine with significant changes to the asylum system and border enforcement in a more comprehensive manner. The resolution to the impasse is expected to be delayed until the new year since Congress has departed from Washington for the Christmas break.
