Texas Sheriff Warns Congress: County ‘Under Siege’ From Migrant Smuggling!

Texas Sheriff Warns Congress!

Texas Sheriff Brad Coe testified before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, warning that his county is “under siege” from illegal aliens and smugglers. Coe revealed that his deputies apprehended 741 human smugglers last year, a massive increase from the 169 arrested in 2021, and filed over 3,000 felony cases against smugglers.

Texas Sheriff warns Congress
Texas Sheriff shares to Congress that the Texas Department of Public Safety troopers pulled over a rental van on Highway 90 and found 15 illegal aliens inside. (PHOTO: DNyuz)

The sheriff also shared some of the most high-profile cases his department has seen on social media, including the recent apprehension of a man caught smuggling a mother and two children inside a trunk. The day after Coe’s testimony, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers pulled over a rental van on Highway 90 and found 15 illegal aliens inside.

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According to Fox News, the sheriff’s warning comes amid a surge in migration at the southern border, with record numbers of migrants attempting to enter the United States. Coe’s testimony highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement officials to combat illegal activity and protect communities along the border. With smugglers becoming more creative in their tactics, it is essential for law enforcement to remain vigilant and take action against those who break the law.

Coe’s department has been bold in sharing information about migrant smuggling cases on social media to raise awareness and encourage the public to report suspicious activity. This approach has proved successful, with the department apprehending a significant number of smugglers and preventing them from bringing illegal immigrants into the country.

In conclusion, Texas Sheriff Brad Coe’s testimony before Congress highlights the ongoing challenges facing law enforcement officials in Texas as they work to combat migrant smuggling and protect their communities. With the surge in migration showing no signs of slowing down, it is essential for law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant and take action against those who engage in illegal activity.

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