2023-06-20 15:03:26
MIAMI.- The governor of florida, Ron DeSantis, announced a series of works being carried out by state teams to offer support once morest the problem of people smuggling and combat criminal activities in the frontera South of the country.
According to the Governor’s Office of Communications, these efforts have resulted in “significant achievements” in fighting crime and “protecting security” in the area.
According to the official report, during these joint operations with the Texas Department of Public Safety, more than 600 people were arrested, including individuals involved in serious crimes such as people smuggling, drug possession, illegal possession of weapons and a suspect with a murder warrant.
In addition, authorities working together were able to capture a member of the MS-13 gang, who is currently on the United States’ Terrorism Watch List.
In addition, more than 230 pounds of drugs were seized over the weekend, with an estimated value of $184,000, according to a press release from DeSantis’ office.
“These seizures represent a significant blow to illicit trafficking networks and send a clear message that strong action will be taken once morest those who try to bring drugs into the country,” read the press release.
More than 300 members of the Florida forces deployed on the border are participating in the support tasks, working in various missions, including assistance at observation points, roving patrols and support of engineers in some tasks.
“Their presence helps strengthen security and ensure more effective border control,” DeSantis’ office said.
Similarly, 30 special agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and nine support team members are deployed in Texas to assist Texas agencies in investigations of criminal activity. associated with human trafficking and the smuggling of drugs and weapons.
During these shared operations, FDLE agents have participated in the arrest of suspects of violent crimes, accused of being members of “dangerous gangs.”
The charges filed once morest those individuals include human smuggling, robbery, illegal possession of firearms, endangerment to children, escape from federal custody, and possession of controlled substances.
There have also been “significant drug seizures” such as cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as drug manufacturing utensils, firearms and ammunition.
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