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Yuma Sector Border Patrol Apprehends Almost 200 Illegal Aliens in 33-hour Period

Release Date
Thu, 09/13/2018

YUMA, Ariz. – In the past 33 hours, Yuma Station Border Patrol agents encountered 188 illegal aliens from countries other than Mexico.

Yuma Station agents arrested a group of 188 illegal aliens over a 33-hour period
Yuma Station agents arrested a group
of 188 illegal aliens over a 33-hour
period

From noon Tuesday to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Yuma Station agents apprehended 23 groups of people from seven countries. Most of the immigrants, 149, are from Guatemala. While 155 of the people were traveling as families, agents identified 18 as unaccompanied children.

So far this year, Yuma Sector has seen a continuous increase the number of migrants surrendering to agents patrolling along the border.

Agents are processing the individuals for immigration violations, in accordance with Yuma Sector guidelines.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021