The surge in migrant arrests in the Swanton Sector shows no signs of slowing down, as weekly records continue to be broken in April. This region, situated along the U.S.-Canada border, consistently sees unprecedented numbers of migrant apprehensions month after month.
During the week of April 28 to May 4, Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia of the Swanton Sector reported that his agents apprehended 492 migrants. This staggering figure surpassed the total number of migrants detained in the sector, which encompasses eastern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire, throughout Fiscal Year 2021 – the year in which President Joe Biden assumed office.
Apprehensions in Swanton Sector continue to break records! In the week of Aril 28th – May 4th we apprehended 492 undocumented migrants transcending the total number of apprehensions for all FY21. Please continue to report suspicious activity. pic.twitter.com/ZtMpxpHKzw
— Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia (@USBPChiefSWB) May 8, 2024
Garcia stated that the most recent weekly high was set only a week prior, when 220 migrants were apprehended by Swanton Sector agents during the week of April 22.
Swanton Sector continues to encounter an unprecedented number of undocumented migrants. During the week of April 22nd, Champlain Border Patrol Agents apprehended a total of 220 subjects, the highest number ever encountered in a single week in Swanton Sector history. pic.twitter.com/ckwQCGnHhs
— Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia (@USBPChiefSWB) April 30, 2024
Based on an unofficial report from the Border Patrol that was examined by Breitbart Texas, it was found that in the month of April, agents in the Swanton Sector detained close to 1,500 migrants. This number is more than double the apprehension of only 676 migrants in April 2023. The cumulative figures for the year in the Swanton Sector have surpassed 6,600 migrants, which represents an increase of almost 100 percent compared to the previous year.
Border Patrol Agents responded to a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) report of 3 subjects walking towards Highgate, VT. Agents located and apprehended 3 Mexican nationals attempting to avoid detection. Thank you RCMP for assisting to protect the Northen Border! pic.twitter.com/9yOiPctxsr
— Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia (@USBPChiefSWB) April 29, 2024
