A surge in unauthorized border crossings has been reported across various sectors, with many migrants taking advantage of the relatively unguarded northern border as resources are concentrated on the overwhelmed southern border.
A farmer in upstate New York recently shared security footage with Fox News, revealing large groups of migrants crossing his property near the Canadian border. Chris Oliver, the farmer, expressed concern about the lack of control over the situation, stating, “You don’t know who these people are. Not everybody is a good person.”
Meanwhile, Fox News reported that dozens of migrants from countries with known ties to terrorism were apprehended at the southern border in recent days. One notable incident involved a group of 230 migrants stopped by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on September 30. The group included 27 individuals from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, and India, who were subsequently turned over to federal authorities.
DPS Director Steven McCraw emphasized the concerns raised by these incidents, stating, “These are not migrants seeking asylum – these are people trying to cross into the United States undetected who may also be trying to do us harm.” The migrants in question were attempting to cross between ports of entry, raising suspicions about their intentions.
Another group of migrants from “special interest” countries was also intercepted, highlighting the ongoing issue of potential security threats at the border. A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) assessment reportedly warned that individuals with ties to terrorism will continue to attempt to enter the United States through various means, including the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders, as well as the immigration system.
The assessment noted that the complex border security environment and migration flows will likely be exploited by individuals with potential terrorism connections, posing a continued threat to national security.
