Statistics Show Drop in Illegals Crossing Border, Rise in Drugs

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Homeland Security says fewer illegal immigrants are crossing our border. Their illegal immigration numbers are at the lowest levels in decades.

Border Patrol says the drop in arrests proves the border is more secure. The agency claims fewer people are crossing into the United States. They can't say the same for drugs.

“We've seen the decrease so we're not as popular of an area. The southwest border as a whole is not as popular of a place to cross,â€