Florida personnel in Texas round up guns, drugs, money and undocumented migrants
The state’s muscle — hundreds drawn from the Florida National Guard and other law-enforcing agencies — have swung into action in Texas, making contact with more than 5,800 undocumented migrants since May 25, according to information provided by state officials.
More than 550 Florida personnel have been on water patrols, foot patrols and even provided perimeter security around a school in the immediate area near the border where gunfire was reported. Florida’s contribution has meant assists in 190 arrests, 700 traffic stops and even the apprehension of an MS-13 gang member on the U.S. Terror Watch List, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
On May 16...
