CLOSE CALL: Illegal Migrant on Terror Watchlist Arrested Days Before Trump, Biden Visits; Report

According to a New York Post report, an illegal migrant on the terror watchlist was apprehended by border patrol agents in Eagle Pass, Texas just days before President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s visit to the southern border.

Trump and Biden were in Texas on February 29th.

From The New York Post:

Agents apprehended Colombian national Carlos Obed Yepez-Bedoya, 40, on Feb. 21 and determined he was a “positive match” with the terror watchlist, according to an internal agency memo exclusively provided to The Post.

The memo also said he was flagged as a “group member,” indicating he is associated with a terror organization, although it didn’t give specifics about with which group he is suspected to have affiliation.

Yepez-Bedoya was caught after illegally crossing into the US by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which initially arrested him, and then alerted the Border Patrol to come pick him up, per the report.

The arrest was made as part of Operation Lone Star, in which Texas uses its National Guard and law enforcement units to assist in securing the border.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott frequently shares information on Operation Lone Star and Texas’ fight to secure the border as the federal government fails to act.

Texas National Guard soldiers and DPS troopers continue to apprehend and arrest illegal immigrants crossing into our state.

Texas will hold the line until President Biden does his job to secure the border. pic.twitter.com/Ub6SE70vEi

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 4, 2024

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