Congressman Henry Cuellar: CBP apprehensions in the Valley trail historic lows Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) released the following statement regarding the increase of Border Patrol apprehensions in the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo Sector: “According to Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehension rate data, from October 2012 to May 2013, 93,923 individuals were apprehended in the Rio Grande Valley Sector and 34,990 individuals in the Laredo Sector. The RGV is seeing a significant spike in apprehensions in the first half of FY2013.The majority of individuals apprehended in south Texas originate from El Salvador, Guatemala and other countries in Central America. “While there has been a significant increase of apprehensions from last year, these numbers still fall under historic lows and our border communities are safe places to raise a family, build a business, or enjoy retirement. We must continue to strengthen our federal, state and local law enforcement agencies so that they have the tools to keep our borders safe. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to staying on top of this vital national security issue.”
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:23:44 +0000