Border Patrol Chief: Migrant Encounters Drop 55% from Prior Week



by Bob Price 30 Jan 2025

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks reported a 55 percent drop in migrants encountered along the border during the past week. Migrant apprehensions fell from more than 10,000 during the previous week to less than 5,000 during the past seven days.

Chief Banks posted a report on X stating that Border Patrol agents apprehended 4,577 migrants during the previous seven days. Banks said this number fell from the 10,281 migrants apprehended one week earlier.



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In the past seven days, U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended 4,577 individuals attempting to enter the country illegally, a significant 55% decrease from the previous week’s 10,281 apprehensions. This trend indicates that our enhanced border security measures produce results.…Show more



5:00 PM · Jan 29, 2025

Banks, sworn in as chief of the Border Patrol on January 20, credited “our enhanced border security measures” for the decrease in migrant encounters.

“With more boots on the ground, we’re making a substantial impact to the security of our borders,” Banks wrote. He called the report a “significant” decrease from the previous week.

The chief also posted a video showing Border Patrol agents working side-by-side with Department of Defense soldiers and Marines along the California border with Mexico.



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BP and DOD hit the ground running on reinforcing infrastructure in southern California.



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7:16 AM · Jan 30, 2025





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The collaboration between the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Marine Corps enhances border security.



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Teamwork in action! The U.S. Marine Corp has landed in San Diego Sector to support the Border Patrol’s critical border security mission. This collaboration showcases the strength of interagency partnerships as we protect our border. #BorderSecurity#Imef@USBPChief



1:19 PM · Jan 29, 2025

Despite the lower number of border apprehensions along the border, the arrest of migrants with criminal histories continues, Banks stated. On Tuesday, agents arrested five criminal aliens whose charges include murder, child pornography, sexual assault, and aggravated assault.



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Yesterday, U.S. Border Patrol agents nationwide apprehended five criminal aliens charged with serious offenses, including murder, child pornography, sexual assault, and aggravated assault. Our agents remain focused and are working tirelessly to safeguard our borders and prevent…Show more



12:04 PM · Jan 29, 2025

Since October 1, Border Patrol agents have arrested more than 3,700 criminal aliens, the chief reported.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/01/30/border-patrol-chief-migrant-encounters-drop-55-from-prior-week/