DHS updates SBI

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released facts and figures summarizing the performance of the Secure Border Initiative (SBI). One remarkable statistic is the increase in the percentage of non-Mexican illegal aliens detained this year as compared with last year – 99 percent versus 34 percent, respectively. The U.S. Administration is requesting funding for expanded facilities to increase the number of beds for detainees to 27,5000.

The National Guard has registered a high degree of activity, engaging in 6200 alien apprehensions, 130 vehicle seizures, the seizure of 31,000 lbs. of marijuana and 1500 lbs. of cocaine, and rescuing 43 aliens who were in danger in the remote, desert conditions of the U.S.-Mexico border.