The number of migrants encountered at the southern border in February was the highest month this year, reversing a steep decline in January, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics released Friday. It became clear.
The number of migrants encountered along the border in February was 189,922. This is more than 156,000 people in the same month in 2023. The highest number for February was 166,010 in 2022.
Despite the overall record high, Border Patrol is encountering fewer illegal immigrants between ports of entry than in February 2022, with large numbers contributing to the new high. This is explained by the number of immigrants arriving at the port of entry.
CBP processed more than 42,000 people through reservations at ports of entry.
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On February 17, Border Patrol encountered the migrants in the San Diego area. (Fox News)
That number fell from a record high of 302,000 in December to a relatively low 176,204 in January, but the decline continued in February.
CBP Acting Director Troy Miller said in a statement that CBP is working with domestic and international partners to increase enforcement efforts and “aggressively target unscrupulous human smugglers who illegally cross our borders and remain in our country.” “We are swiftly imposing sanctions on those who have no legal basis.” America. “
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He pointed to an increase in drugs seized by agents, including a 294% increase in meth compared to January. DHS also said it has now forcibly removed or returned approximately 600,000 people since May.
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