(TheProudRepublic.com) – Adding fuel to the urgent crisis America faces daily, gunfire erupted again at the southern border as U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged shots with suspected Mexican cartel members near Fronton, Texas.
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Fortunately, no officers were harmed in this volatile incident. These events unfolded at Fronton Island, a disputed territory on the Rio Grande border.
The Rio Grande Valley, notorious for drug smuggling and illegal crossings, served as the backdrop for this alarming shootout.
This area, often referred to as “Cartel Island,” has been a hotbed for cartel activity. This makes it an incredibly treacherous duty station for Border Patrol, highlighting the critical need for securing our borders.
Complicating matters further, the Mexican military has positioned itself on the opposite side of the river.
Texas’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) has stepped up efforts, patrolling the region with drones to monitor the situation.
This incident comes after Texas’s Operation Flat Top, which cleared Fronton Island of cartel facilitations.
Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) has also deployed the Texas Tactical Border Force to aid Border Patrol agents.
While the last administration has been slow to act, Texas has taken the initiative to reinforce security at the border.
President Trump’s designation of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations reinforces the gravity of this threat.
“Enforcing our Nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States,” Trump stated.
Measurable drops in illegal crossings occurred during his administration, reflecting a strong stance on border control that is desperately needed once more.
As the story continues to develop, Americans wonder about the durability of national security measures.
This border crisis underscores the vital importance of enforcing immigration laws for the security and safety of Americans’ great nation.
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