In this week’s installment of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto brings us the latest developments from the Southern Border. One notable highlight is Art’s account of receiving a call from Representative Juan Ciscomani, who expressed a keen interest in gaining firsthand insight into the border situation. Del Cueto recounts Ciscomani’s recent tour of a border sector, where he had the opportunity to observe the tools utilized by agents in their operations along the border. However, the tour primarily focused on the tools and equipment rather than delving into the specific numbers and implementation strategies.
Venturing away from the ports of entry, Art Del Cueto chauffeured Rep. Ciscomani and his team to the site of the existing border wall. This journey offered them an immersive experience of the “Border Patrol Way” – a detour leading off the beaten path onto a rugged road. As the tour continued, it became evident that the wide-open plains stretch beyond the boundary where the wall concludes. This exposed landscape has been a subject of concern due to reports of cartels employing drones to pinpoint areas where agents are actively engaged, aiding their illicit smuggling and trafficking operations. Del Cueto addresses the question of whether these drones can be intercepted or shot down.
Art informs us of photographs which emerged last week revealing cartel members, clad in camouflage, on U.S. soil along the border, brandishing automatic weapons. Despite the swift response of the Bortac unit, the individuals in question evaded capture, leaving authorities perplexed yet the evidence was captured in these photos. This occurrence underscores the disconcerting scenario of armed operatives operating on American territory and raises questions about potential confrontations with border agents. Another intriguing story from this week centers around a smuggling attempt involving a bag containing spider monkeys. Del Cueto, who has witnessed a multitude of unusual occurrences, admits that this particular incident was a sight he’d rather not encounter.
Turning to matters of policy, Del Cueto sheds light on the asylum process and the pivotal role of asylum judges. He stresses the importance of streamlining the qualification hearings and reducing the release of individuals into cities while awaiting their hearings, a process that can extend for years. Many cities, including the likes of New York City, have found themselves grappling with the strain of accommodating these individuals. Notably, Senator Krysten Sinema has advocated for equitable federal funding, pointing out that Arizona, particularly the Tucson Sector, leads the nation in apprehensions, entries, and getaways yet New York City seems to be getting Federal Funding.
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