Three Mexican Nationals Arrested in Texas

Quemado, Texas — In a recent incident, three Mexican nationals from Coahuila successfully crossed the Rio Grande and entered Texas near the small border town of Quemado. Their movement triggered a surveillance camera alert, prompting a swift response from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas National Guard, and U.S. Border Patrol agents. The operation is part of Governor Greg Abbott’s ongoing Operation Lone Star, aimed at enhancing border security. Despite the sweltering 98-degree heat, the migrants were observed wearing clothing designed to evade detection by infrared technology used by law enforcement. Trooper Gooding, along with other personnel, initiated a search along a canal and dirt road leading away from the river, aware that the migrants had a 20-minute head start. The search was further supported by the deployment of two drones to help locate the individuals and guide ground teams. Troopers utilized multiple sensors in the area to track the migrants' movements. After a coordinated effort, law enforcement successfully apprehended the three men, who were confirmed to be from Coahuila. Under Texas law, criminal trespass is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, which could result in fines and potential jail time of up to one year if convicted. The border town of Quemado is situated within the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector, strategically located between Eagle Pass and Del Rio, highlighting the ongoing challenges of illegal crossings in the region.