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US Troops Begin Detaining Migrants on Border Defense Zone
- On June 6 in El Paso, CBP officers apprehended an undocumented adult male concealed inside a Union Pacific Railway train attempting to cross into the United States without undergoing inspection.
- The man was discovered during a physical inspection prompted by anomalies detected through a nonintrusive cargo train scan, reflecting CBP's rail operations protocols.
- CBP El Paso Assistant Director Samuel Cleaves warned that entering the U.S. via cargo trains is illegal and extremely dangerous, citing risks like slipping, limb severance, heat stroke, and shifting cargo injuries.
- The apprehended man had prior immigration arrests and was charged with illegal entry after removal under Title 8 USC 1326, while CBP reported 143 total illegal entries in FY2024 and 43 on trains so far in FY2025.
- This incident underscores CBP's continued enforcement along rail corridors and their public warnings against illegal train crossings, emphasizing lawful entry and safety to reduce injuries and illegal activity.
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US troops begin detaining migrants on border defense zone
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