Five years into Operation Lone Star, apprehensions continue in south Texas
Apprehensions of people crossing the border persist across Texas border communities, with the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend reporting the most encounters.
Five years after its launch, Operation Lone Star continues to produce apprehensions of people crossing the border in Texas. The greatest number of apprehensions are occurring in the Rio Grande Valley and the Coastal Bend, with enforcement active across south Texas border communities.