May 22, 2023
The apprehension of migrants crossing the borders between ports of entry continues to decline following the end of Title 42 on May 11. During the past three days, agents apprehended approximately 2,900 per day. This is down from a daily apprehension in excess of 9,000 per day in the final days of Title 42. Despite warnings from the Department of Homeland Security that migrant apprehensions could climb to as many as 18,000 per day following the end of Title 42, the number of actual apprehensions actually fell dramatically. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz tweeted on Monday that agents apprehended only 8,750 during the previous three-day period. Past 72 Hours… - 2 Agents Assaulted - 8,750 Apprehensions - 3,441 Approx. Gotaways - 1,000 lbs. Liquid Meth - 97 lbs. Marijuana - 36 lb. Cocaine - 7 lbs. Fentanyl - 5 Firearms - 3 Sex Offenders - 2 Warrants - 1 Gang Member We also performed 112 rescues! Great Work! pic.twitter.com/yIEbQDwxPm - Chief Raul Ortiz (@USBPChief) May 22, 2023