Migrant Surge Expands in Arizona Border Sector — 58K in 28 Days

Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 58,000 in the past four weeks, according to unofficial reports posted on X. This is up from 55,224 encountered during October.

Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent John Modlin posted a series of reports on X showing the continuing increase in the number of migrant apprehensions in his sector. During the past seven days, Modlin reported the apprehension of 15,300 migrants.

Week in Review…

– 15,300 Apprehensions
– 117 lbs. of Fentanyl
– 78 Federal Criminal Cases
– 17 Rescues
– 14 Human Smuggling Events
– 3 Narcotics Events #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/75pt070mDr

— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) November 24, 2023

In addition to the apprehensions, his agents seized 117 pounds of fentanyl and interdicted 14 human smuggling incidents. His agents also carried out 17 migrant rescues.

The apprehensions during the prior seven-day period are up by 1,000 migrants from the previous weekly report, where Modlin said his agents encountered 14,300. The agents seized 300 pounds of fentanyl and rescued 33 migrants during that period.

Week in Review…

– 14,300 Apprehensions
– 300 lbs. of Fentanyl
– 183 Federal Criminal Cases
– 33 Rescues
– 15 Human Smuggling Events
– 7 Narcotics Events
– 2 Firearms Seized #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/rnfi7kxbWQ

— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) November 19, 2023

One week earlier, Modlin posted a report showing the apprehension of 14,100 migrants and the rescue of 32 migrants.

Tucson Sector’s Week in Review (11/03-11/09): Vigilance, teamwork, and dedication defined our week as we continue to work through challenges to ensure border security. #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/9NkY3tGRSQ

— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) November 13, 2023

During the prior seven days, agents apprehended 14,200 migrants, bringing the 28-day total to 57,900 migrant apprehensions.

A look at the last seven days of work throughout Tucson Sector. #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/4OT7gPjIqg

— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) November 4, 2023

The Tucson Sector continues to lead the nation in migrant apprehensions.  An official report from U.S. Customs and Border Protection detailed the apprehension of 55,224 migrants during the month of October. That number was already exceeded in November with nearly a week to go.

During FY23, which ended on September 30, Tucson sector agents apprehended 373,625 migrants. This is up by nearly 22,000 from the 251,984 migrant apprehensions during FY22.