In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief.

The installation of razor wire is part of a larger plan to reduce illegal border crossings under the administration of President Donald Trump. Immigration and mass deportations were central to Trump's 2024 campaign. The public opinions are mixed but a poll by The New York Times and Ipsos showed that 55% of voters support deportation plans. The majority of people believe that immigrants with criminal records should be deported.

The razor wire is not the only new addition. The Border Patrol plans to deploy dozens of surveillance cameras and other advanced technologies. The area where the wire is being installed is near a residential zone. This zone  has unfortunately become a hotspot for human smugglers due to its proximity to the border.

The wire was actually purchased during the first Trump administration, but construction was halted shortly after President Joe Biden took office. However, the federal government is now moving ahead with additional infrastructure projects.

The Border Patrol says that illegal border crossings in Yuma have hit a record low. The average number of apprehensions per day is now just 12—compared to around 40 when Trump took office. Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls supports the enhanced border security measures. He hopes that the federal government will follow through on its promises to assist with border security.

The additional razor wire and technology upgrades are just part of the broader strategy to combat illegal immigration and trafficking. The success of these measures will be closely watched as the administration works to curb the flow of drugs entering the country.

The installation of razor wire is not a new strategy.  Smuggling organizations have been known to exploit these types of areas. The wire is designed to slow down the flow of illegal entries, giving agents more time to respond. This is a crucial aspect of the plan to combat illegal immigration and trafficking.

What happens next?  The local community is under the impression that they have been abandoned.  The federal government has been not been taking on their responsibilities.  They have been relying on the locals and non-profits.  They want the federal agents to take over the tasks that they are paid for.  The federal government must show that they are ready to take on their responsibility.  They are tired of the local community doing the job of the federal government.

Updates will be provided as the situation evolves. The community is hopeful that these new measures will help bring the border situation under control.

Border Patrol Boosts Security with Razor Wire and Tech

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