BP attempts to break cycle of repeat crossings

By Denise Holley
Published Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:44 AM MST

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector would like to see the day when fewer illegal immigrants travel north from Mexico to Arizona to seek work. Then agents could concentrate on apprehending dangerous criminals, said Rob Daniels, public affairs officer for the Tucson Sector.

Robert Gilbert, chief of the Tucson Sector, wants to “end voluntary departure as an option, to prevent them (immigrants) from coming back,â€