Texas Drone Technology Helps Major Narcotics Seizures

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Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, guns and people into Texas; and prevent, detect and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has resulted in more than 521,100 apprehensions of illegal immigrants and more than 47,400 criminal arrests, with more than 41,000 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, police in Texas have seized more than 544 million lethal doses of fentanyl – enough to kill every man, woman and child in the United States and Mexico combined during this border mission.

Texas has reduced the number of illegal border crossings into the state by 87% thanks to our historic border security mission. Fewer illegal crossings into Texas mean fewer migrants needing to be transported to sanctuary cities. Since the inception of Texas’ transportation program, the state has transported:
• More than 12,500 migrants to Washington, DC since April 2022
• More than 45,900 migrants to New York City since August 2022
• More than 36,900 migrants to Chicago since August 2022
• More than 3,400 migrants to Philadelphia since November 2022
• More than 19,200 migrants to Denver since May 2023
• More than 1,500 migrants to Los Angeles since June 2023

Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps left by the federal government’s refusal to secure the border. Every individual apprehended or arrested and every ounce of drugs seized would otherwise have ended up in communities across Texas and the country because of the open border policy.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM OPERATION LONE STAR:

Governor Abbott is raising awareness for Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

On Tuesday, the governor issued a proclamation declaring October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas.

Mexican drug cartels strategically produce and distribute the drug, disguised as painkillers, stimulants, anti-anxiety drugs and even candy. Texas is doing its best to prevent the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl from entering our state and country. Since the Governor launched Operation Lone Star, Texas has seized more than 544 million lethal doses of fentanyl, saving countless lives.

Texas will continue to crack down on Mexico’s drug cartels and stop the distribution of deadly drugs like fentanyl.

Governor Abbott: Illegal border crossings down 87%

Yesterday, Governor Abbott on X, formerly known as Twitter, highlighted the success of barbed wire barriers on Texas’ southern border to deter illegal immigrants from entering the state.

Texas will continue to work to ensure the safety of our communities and protect Texans.