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, weapons, 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 led to over 521,100 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 47,400 criminal arrests, with more than 41,000 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized over 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 decreased illegal crossings into the state by 87% due to our historic border security mission. Fewer illegal crossings into Texas means fewer migrants to transport to sanctuary cities. Since the start of Texas’ transportation program, the state has transported:
• Over 12,500 migrants to Washington, D.C. since April 2022
• Over 45,900 migrants to New York City since August 2022
• Over 36,900 migrants to Chicago since August 2022
• Over 3,400 migrants to Philadelphia since November 2022
• Over 19,200 migrants to Denver since May 2023
• Over 1,500 migrants to Los Angeles since June 2023
Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the federal government’s refusal to secure the border. Every individual who is apprehended or arrested and every ounce of drugs seized would have otherwise made their way into communities across Texas and the nation due to open border policies.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM OPERATION LONE STAR:
Governor Abbott Raises 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 manufacture and distribute the drug disguised as painkillers, stimulants, anti-anxiety drugs, and even candy. Texas is stepping up to stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl from entering our state and our nation. Since the Governor launched Operation Lone Star, Texas has seized over 544 million deadly doses of fentanyl, saving countless lives.
Texas will continue to crack down on Mexican drug cartels and stop the distribution of deadly drugs like fentanyl.
Governor Abbott: Illegal Border Crossings Down By 87%
Yesterday, on X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor Abbott highlighted the success of razor wire barriers across Texas’ southern border to deter and repel illegal immigrants from entering the state.
Texas will continue working to ensure the safety of our communities and protect Texans.
