Border Patrol says it’s pausing social media to cope with migrant surge

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The U.S. Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector stated Sunday it’s pausing social media because the company offers with a surge of migrants on the border.  

Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin stated all Tucson Sector Border Patrol social media accounts will likely be paused “till additional discover” in gentle of the continued migration surge. 

The Tucson Sector has been overwhelmed by a surge of migrants up to now week.  (USBP)

“We respect your understanding and continued assist throughout this difficult time,” Modlin tweeted. 

Fox Information’ Invoice Melugin notes the pause in social media exercise comes days after the sector reported having 15,300 unlawful crossings final week – its highest weekly whole ever. 

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The week additionally included the seizure of 117 lbs. of fentanyl, 78 federal legal instances, 17 rescues, 14 human smuggling occasions, and three narcotics occasions. 

“Whatever the reasoning behind this – that is such a nasty look. Primarily – the border disaster within the sector is so dangerous that they’re going to chop off all communication and transparency with the general public,” Melugin tweeted. “We routinely use the pictures & information from this account. It’s unacceptable.” 

The sector is routinely overwhelmed with 2,000 to 2,500 unlawful crossings per day. Border crossings are stated to return from everywhere in the globe, together with elements of Africa, Asia, and the Center East. 

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Fox Information Digital has reached out to the Division of Homeland Safety (DHS) for a response. 

Bradford Betz is a Fox Information Digital breaking reporter protecting crime, political points, and rather more. 

Border Patrol says it’s pausing social media to cope with migrant surge

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