Border Patrol Deploys Aerostat in Weslaco

Posted: Feb 01, 2016 8:52 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 01, 2016 8:52 PM PST


WESLACO- Border Patrol relocated an aerostat to the mid-Valley.

The agency said the technology has been extremely effect in helping to detect and apprehend human and drug smugglers. They said the aerostat deployment in Weslaco will provide an additional layer of surveillance.


In 2015, Border Patrol reported five aerostats in south Texas, one in Penitas, two in Starr County and two in Brooks County.


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