{"id":2096603,"date":"2023-11-10T16:43:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-agents-take-back-texas-riverfront-from-cartels-after-state-clears-brush\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T16:47:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:47:00","slug":"border-patrol-agents-take-back-texas-riverfront-from-cartels-after-state-clears-brush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-agents-take-back-texas-riverfront-from-cartels-after-state-clears-brush\/","title":{"rendered":"Border Patrol agents take back Texas riverfront from cartels after state clears brush"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fborder-patrol-agents-take-back-texas-riverfront-from-cartels-after-state-clears-brush%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2096603&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Border Patrol Gains Tactical Advantage Over Drug Cartels\u2063 with Cleared Riverfront<\/h2>\n<p>Border Patrol agents and law enforcement in\u2064 Texas now have a significant advantage in their fight against drug cartels,\u200d thanks to\u200d the clearing of an overgrown riverfront on the U.S.-Mexico boundary. The once vegetation-covered Fronton \u2062Island \u200bin South Texas,\u2062 which had been used \u2064for illegal \u200dcartel activity,\u200b has \u2062been transformed into a 170-acre \u200barea that is now easily\u2062 navigable and visible.<\/p>\n<h3>Efforts to Clear the Land<\/h3>\n<p>Commissioner Dawn Buckingham of the Texas\u200c General Land\u2063 Office (GLO) spearheaded the clearing effort, enlisting the help of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Military Department, and Texas \u2064Rangers. Buckingham&#8217;s \u200dgoal was to prevent illegal \u2064immigrants and cartel gang members\u2064 from\u2063 infiltrating cities, committing crimes, depleting resources, smuggling drugs, and kidnapping children.<\/p>\n<h3>A Hub for Cartel Activity<\/h3>\n<p>Fronton Island had become a notorious hub for \u200dMexican cartels to stage smugglers, narcotics, and immigrants before moving them into \u2063the U.S. \u200dRecognizing\u2064 this,\u2062 Buckingham&#8217;s office decided to survey the \u200darea and take action \u200cto make it\u2062 easier for law enforcement to patrol.<\/p>\n<h3>The Benefits of Clearing the Vegetation<\/h3>\n<p>The GLO determined\u2064 that clearing the area of the overgrown Carrizo Cane, a\u2063 harmful type\u200d of tall grass, \u2063would\u200b hinder the cartels&#8217; ability to use it as cover from police. With no vegetation to\u200c hide behind, it would be much more \u2064challenging for cartels and illegal immigrants \u200dto evade detection.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From\u200c a\u2062 tactical standpoint, people\u2063 will\u2063 not want to be out in the open,&#8221; said GLO spokeswoman \u200bKimberly Willingham Hubbard. &#8220;Imagine crossing 170 acres completely with no cover and completely exposed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Positive\u2063 Response\u2062 from Law Enforcement<\/h3>\n<p>Border Patrol agents \u200dand federal law enforcement officials welcomed the clearing\u2064 of Fronton Island. The improved visibility across the area gives them\u2063 a tactical advantage in monitoring the river, the \u2064U.S. land, and potential criminal activity. Cartel activity on the island has dropped to zero since \u200bthe clearing was completed.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to Clear the Cane<\/p>\n<p>Clearing the Carrizo Cane has been a long-standing request from Border\u2062 Patrol agents and even\u200d members \u2063of Congress.\u2063 The Department of Homeland Security has been urged to take \u200baction, including in H.R. 2, a\u2064 House-passed bill that awaits Senate consideration. The\u200b bill includes funding for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-agents-take-back-texas-riverfront-from-cartels-after-state-clears-brush\/\" title=\"Border Patrol agents take back Texas riverfront from cartels after state clears brush\">invasive plant species eradication efforts<\/a> along the border.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Security Measures<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to clearing\u2062 the vegetation, Texas officials have installed concertina wire along the riverbank to further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abbotts-water-buoys-could-go-extinct-if-biden-succeeds-in-deeming-mussels-endangered\/\" title=\"Abbott's water buoys at risk of extinction if Biden labels mussels endangered.\">deter individuals attempting<\/a> to cross from the Rio Grande. However, a small area has been left untouched to allow a local rancher&#8217;s cattle to continue grazing on\u2064 the land.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the clearing of\u2064 the riverfront on Fronton Island provide a tactical advantage for law enforcement in combating cartel activity?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ivity<\/h3>\n<p>Fronton Island had long served\u2062 as a hub for\u200d cartel activity due \u200cto its dense vegetation and lack\u200b of visibility. Drug smugglers\u200d would navigate through the overgrown riverfront, taking advantage of the cover \u200cto transport illegal substances across the border. The presence of the cartel also posed a threat to the \u200bsafety \u200band security\u2063 of nearby\u2063 communities.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies \u2062faced numerous challenges in combating cartel activity in this area. The thick vegetation made patrolling difficult, as officers struggled \u2062to detect and\u200b apprehend smugglers. The secluded nature of the\u200b island also made it challenging to monitor and gather\u2063 intelligence on cartel operations.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased Strategic Advantage<\/h3>\n<p>The clearing of\u200d the riverfront has provided Border Patrol agents and law enforcement with a significant tactical advantage. The removal of\u200b trees, bushes, \u200band other overgrown \u200dvegetation has opened up a \u2064clear line of sight, allowing officers to monitor the area effectively. \u200bThe increased visibility acts as a deterrent, making it harder for drug smugglers to operate covertly.<\/p>\n<p>The cleared area also\u2064 facilitates easier patrolling and surveillance. Law \u200denforcement agencies can now navigate the 170-acre space more efficiently, enabling them\u200d to respond quickly to suspicious activity and prevent illegal border\u200b crossings. The strategic advantage gained from the clearing effort enhances the overall effectiveness of operations against drug cartels.<\/p>\n<h3>Collaborative Effort<\/h3>\n<p>The success of the clearing project can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of various state agencies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-associate-attorney-common-nominee-really-wants-to-eliminate-school-cops\/\" title=\"Biden Associate Attorney Common Nominee REALLY WANTS TO Eliminate School COPS\">law enforcement departments<\/a>. Commissioner Dawn Buckingham played a pivotal role in mobilizing\u200d resources and bringing together the\u2064 necessary stakeholders. The \u200bTexas Department of Public Safety, Texas Military Department, and Texas Rangers worked alongside Border \u2062Patrol agents \u200cto execute the clearing \u2062operation.<\/p>\n<p>This joint effort showcases the commitment of these agencies in safeguarding the border and protecting the communities \u200bthey serve. It demonstrates the power of collaboration and coordination \u200din achieving tangible results.<\/p>\n<h3>Long-Term\u200d Impact<\/h3>\n<p>The transformation of Fronton Island, from \u2063a vegetation-covered haven for\u200d cartel activity to\u200d a cleared and\u2063 visible area, will have a\u200c long-lasting impact on border security. The\u2064 initiative serves as a deterrent to those \u2063involved in illegal activities, dissuading smugglers\u2062 from exploiting the once-hidden riverfront.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 increased visibility also allows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-owned-spyware-firms-blacklisted-by-us-commerce-department-over-national-security-risks\/\" title=\"US Commerce Department blacklists Israeli spyware firms due to national security risks.\">law enforcement\u200d agencies<\/a> to gather crucial intelligence\u2064 on cartel operations, enabling them to disrupt\u200b smuggling routes, dismantle criminal networks, and arrest key individuals \u200cinvolved in illicit activities. The\u2062 cleared riverfront is a \u200cvital tool in the \u2063ongoing fight against drug cartels and the\u200d protection of border\u2064 communities.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The clearing of the riverfront\u2064 on\u200d Fronton Island \u200crepresents a significant\u2064 victory for law enforcement agencies and \u2063Border Patrol agents in their efforts to combat drug cartels. The\u2064 increased tactical \u2062advantage gained from the clearing effort enhances the overall effectiveness of operations and strengthens border security.<\/p>\n<p>This successful collaborative effort \u2062serves as a testament to the dedication\u200c and commitment of state agencies and law enforcement departments in securing the border\u2063 and protecting communities. The cleared area not only deters\u200b smuggling activity but also\u200c enables\u200c law enforcement to\u200c gather invaluable intelligence, \u2063leading \u200bto the disruption of cartel operations and the apprehension of key\u200d individuals involved in illegal activities.<\/p>\n<p>As the fight \u200bagainst drug cartels continues, the cleared riverfront on Fronton Island stands as \u200ba symbol of resilience and determination, showcasing the unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order \u2062along the U.S.-Mexico \u200dboundary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 Border Patrol agents gained a tactical advantage over drug cartels now that an overgrown riverfront on the U.S.-Mexico boundary has been cleared of vegetation. Border Patrol agents, as well as state and local law enforcement, will be able to see through and navigate a massive 170-acre portion of borderland following the state&#8217;s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2096604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2096603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2096603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2096603\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2096604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2096603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2096603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2096603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}