Operation Lone Star’s Record-Breaking Impact on Texas Border Security
In a sweeping effort to combat crime and secure the Texas border, Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, has announced striking results from Operation Lone Star. This multi-agency operation has led to over 525,300 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 48,300 criminal arrests, including 41,700 felony charges. The fight against the deadly fentanyl crisis has been especially intense, with law enforcement seizing over 552 million lethal doses, enough to eliminate the entire population of the United States and Mexico combined.
Operation Lone Star’s Impressive Milestones
Since its inception, Operation Lone Star has made remarkable strides in protecting Texas communities. The operation’s unprecedented success includes over half a million apprehensions and thousands of criminal arrests. Each arrest represents a direct effort to keep dangerous elements away from neighborhoods across the state…