Joining Forces

Local Indian Tribe Working With Border Patrol

With more than 100 miles of land to canvass, enforcing the border can be quite the challenge for Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents. They’re getting additional help, however, from an unlikely source. The Cocopah Indian tribe is working closely with the Border Patrol in an attempt to crack down on illegal immigration. Tribal land is roughly seven miles long, so they’ve agreed to help agents carry out their day-to-day operations.

Recently, the Border Patrol provided tribal authorities with state-of-the-art SUVs as a way to combat illegal immigration. The off-road trucks are equipped with advanced police technology and it’s all made possible thanks to funding from Operation Stonegarden; a program designed to stop illegal activity on the U.S. - Mexico border.

Cocopah tribal leaders are also going to get new vehicle barriers on their land as well. The barricades will supplement new fencing that’s being put in place along the Colorado River. Border agents say the tribe’s willingness to help them keep unwanted activity out of the U.S. is essential to securing the nation.
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