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Nearly 200 undocumented migrants found in Southwest New Mexico

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Nearly 200 undocumented migrants found in Southwest New Mexico
The United States Border Patrol agents apprehended 194 undocumented migrants on August 18 in Antelope Wells, New Mexico.The undocumented migrants in this group were primarily of Central American families and unaccompanied juveniles.According to U.S. Border Patrol, agents encountered the group at 3 a.m. attempting to illegally enter the United State at the camp Bounds Forward Operating Base adjacent to the Antelope Wells Port of Entry. The majority of undocumented migrants in the group were from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.U.S. Border Patrol says though recent monthly figures show a decrease in apprehensions, they continue to arrest high numbers of undocumented migrants entering the United States compared to last year. “This high number of apprehensions continue to present a challenge to our border operations as this remains a national security and humanitarian crisis,” the U.S. Border Patrol news release said.“Large groups like these exacerbate the current immigration process further impacting our workforce, facilities, and resources,” said Interim Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez. I commend the incredible work of our U.S. Border Patrol agents who continue to push forward through this border crisis.”

The United States Border Patrol agents apprehended 194 undocumented migrants on August 18 in Antelope Wells, New Mexico.

The undocumented migrants in this group were primarily of Central American families and unaccompanied juveniles.

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According to U.S. Border Patrol, agents encountered the group at 3 a.m. attempting to illegally enter the United State at the camp Bounds Forward Operating Base adjacent to the Antelope Wells Port of Entry.

The majority of undocumented migrants in the group were from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

U.S. Border Patrol says though recent monthly figures show a decrease in apprehensions, they continue to arrest high numbers of undocumented migrants entering the United States compared to last year.

“This high number of apprehensions continue to present a challenge to our border operations as this remains a national security and humanitarian crisis,” the U.S. Border Patrol news release said.

“Large groups like these exacerbate the current immigration process further impacting our workforce, facilities, and resources,” said Interim Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez. I commend the incredible work of our U.S. Border Patrol agents who continue to push forward through this border crisis.”

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