Border Patrol: Over 500 migrants detained at El Paso border early Wednesday

Aaron Montes, El Paso Times
Published 1:47 p.m. MT March 6, 2019


Three large groups amounting to more than 500 migrants presented themselves to U.S. Border Patrol agents early Wednesday in El Paso.

The three large groups and a few smaller ones arrived at several spots along the U.S.-Mexico border. The largest groups with near or over 100 migrants presented themselves to agents near the Union Depot in the Union Plaza district, near Bowie High School and just off Yarbrough street.

Buy PhotoThe U.S. Border Patrol along with ICE trained Thursday along the border fence in Anapra. The training is preparation for any border surge that may occur. (Photo: Mark Lambie / El Paso Times)


Ramiro Cordero, El Paso Border Patrol spokesman, said more details will be released. He said most migrants arriving at the El Paso border have been from Central American countries.

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