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Chris Olivarez

2 years

ICYMI:I discussed w/ @marthamaccallum on #TheStory @FoxNews how #Texas is combating the drug #crisis at the border. I stress the importance in educating our youth, family & friends on the impacts of #fentanyl & how this deadly drug is killing thousands. ➡️

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

The State of Texas, under Gov. @GregAbbott_TX ’s Operation Lone Star, will maintain its current posture in deterring illegal border crossings by utilizing effective border security measures - reinforced concertina wire & anti-climb barriers along the Rio Grande. The logical

Greg Abbott

@GregAbbott_TX

4 months

This is not over. Texas' razor wire is an effective deterrent to the illegal crossings Biden encourages. I will continue to defend Texas' constitutional authority to secure the border and prevent the Biden Admin from destroying our property.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

Video from earlier in the week in #Brownsville showing a large debris field of wet clothing & trash left along the Rio Grande River by illegal immigrants crossing between the ports of entry, discarding their wet clothes & trash, resulting in a significant ecological issue that

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

Under the authority of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX ’s Border Disaster Declaration, @TxDPS Troopers are arresting illegal immigrants for criminal trespass at #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. Troopers are enforcing criminal trespass on single adult men & women. The State of #Texas will maintain a

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

This morning, @TxDPS responded to a camera activation on a ranch in Kinney County. Troopers tracked for 4 miles locating a group of illegal immigrants. Troopers arrested & jailed 8 illegal immigrants from MX for criminal trespass. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

8 months

The #EaglePass area continues to experience an influx of illegal immigrants - the majority from Venezuela. Some decided to claim a #Texas island by placing a foreign flag - that was quickly taken care of by our DPS Tactical Marine Unit. #DontMessWithTexas

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫 11/3: A @TxDPS Trooper disrupted a human smuggling attempt on RR 334 in Kinney County. The trooper arrested the driver, from Pasadena, after multiple illegal

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

The men & women of @TxDPS remain steadfast in helping to secure the border during these unprecedented times. We greatly appreciate the unwavering support from fellow Texans & across the country. #HoldTheLine #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

UVALDE COUNTY - A @TxDPS Trooper stopped a Ford pickup on US 90. The driver, an illegal immigrant from Mexico who resides in Austin, was smuggling 12 illegal immigrants, including 2 children from Mexico. In addition, the driver had a .380 handgun & cocaine. The driver admitted to

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

This morning, @TxDPS Troopers located two children from Guatemala, ages 8 & 11, left abandoned at the edge of the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark . The children told Troopers a female adult left them at the edge of the river in Mexico & told them to cross the river.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

NEW: @TxDPS Troopers arrest two males for criminal trespass from the Republic of Azerbaijan. At 7:30 pm, troopers encountered a group of 3 illegal immigrants who trespassed at #ShelbyPark by crossing through concertina wire. The two males from Azerbaijan & one from Ecuador were

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

#EaglePass : A large group of 100+ illegal immigrants made it across the Rio Grande River & onto private property. The group consisted of families & single adults from Venezuela. @TxDPS Troopers arrested 41 single adults for criminal trespass after they refused to leave the

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

The State of #Texas is taking historic action under Gov. @GregAbbott_TX ’s Operation Lone Star to secure the border. Installation of the marine barrier began today in #EaglePass . The marine barrier will deter unlawful crossings & human smuggling, & prevent the loss of life due to

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

. @TxDPS & @TXMilitary will continue to hold the line. #OperationLoneStar 01/24: TX National Guard reinforcing physical barriers along the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark .

Greg Abbott

@GregAbbott_TX

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My statement on Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

Tonight in #Brownsville , I’m providing an update at the ground level on the latest initiatives from @TxDPS & @TXMilitary leading up to #T42 in containing crossing points between the ports of entry along the Rio Grande River to prevent, deter, & interdict illegal crossings.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

8 months

The Elite @TxDPS Rangers Special Operations Group (SOG) began clearing an island for operational security in Fronton, TX. The island has been under control by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) for decades. The State of #Texas is now taking over to address threats posed

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

The @TxDPS Brush Team recovered 10 unaccompanied children from Honduras left by a smuggler at the edge of the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark . With temperatures exceeding 115°, smugglers continue to place children in dangerous conditions. #OperationLoneStar Great work

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

Back out in #EaglePass , this evening, @TxDPS encountered a group of illegal immigrants from Venezuela & Guatemala who crossed the Rio Grande. I asked them why they cross the Rio Grande & not go to a port of entry to seek asylum or use the #CBPOne app. They responded that the app

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

A @TxDPS Special Agent & Trooper disrupted a human smuggling attempt on US 90 in Del Rio. The driver, Vladyslava Bodrova, 24, of Ukraine, and passenger, Quinten Hardy, 26, of Houston, were arrested for smuggling 5 illegal immigrants from Honduras. The couple was to transport the

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

. @TxDPS & @TXMilitary have been working tirelessly in clearing out brush & placing concertina wire along the Rio Grande River in #Brownsville to repel illegal crossings between the ports of entry. Through Gov. @GregAbbott_TX ’s Operation Lone Star, Texas is taking unprecedented

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

11/17: @TxDPS Troopers heard multiple gunshots & several explosions directly across Fronton, Texas, in Los Guerra, Mexico. Troopers deployed a drone & captured ten cartel operatives along the Rio Grande, firing gunshots with fully automatic weapons & detonating explosives (IEDs).

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

In the last 4 days, illegal border crossings between the ports of entry have exceeded 5k daily. As a result, this contributes to an increased risk of drownings, heat exposure, extortion from criminal smugglers, & unaccompanied children. What is the Federal Government doing to

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

While @TxDPS Troopers responded to a large group of 100+ attempting to enter into #EaglePass - a group of 20+ single adults breached a fence & made entry, but Troopers arrested them. The majority are from Venezuela & one from China. They all face state criminal charges for

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

. @TxDPS Troopers & @TXMilitary held the line as a large group of illegal immigrants from Venezuela, mostly made up of military-aged males, attempted to breach through barriers placed along the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass. #OperationLoneStar Read more below ⬇️

Randy Clark

@RandyClarkBBTX

10 months

EXCLUSIVE: Migrant Rush Forces International Bridge Closures in Texas via @BreitbartNews

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

A @TxDPS Trooper working #OperationLoneStar seized multiple weapons & ammunition during a traffic stop in Willacy County. A search of the vehicle revealed an aftermarket compartment in the floorboard containing seven AR-15 rifles, two AK-47 rifles, one shotgun, one handgun, six

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

Good morning from #EaglePass ! I explain & describe the real environmental issues caused by illegal immigrants who discard trash, used hygiene products, & other items as they cross the Rio Grande. The State of #Texas will maintain border operations & continue fortifying

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

As reported, the drownings occurred at 8pm, but authorities in Mexico did not advise #USBP until 9pm - one hour after the incident. This completely discredits all reporting that prematurely criticized Texas without having factual information. Unfortunately, the loss of life will

Bill Melugin

@BillMelugin_

4 months

The Biden administration once again pushed a false narrative at the border, now refuted by their own DOJ. White House claim: “On Friday night, a woman and two children drowned near Eagle Pass, and Texas officials blocked U.S. Border Patrol from attempting to provide emergency

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

. @TxDPS Del Rio leadership welcomed #Florida State Troopers to #Texas who will assist DPS in providing law enforcement resources to help secure the Texas-Mexico border. Welcome to the great state of Texas! #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 years

HAPPENING NOW: @TxDPS disrupted a human smuggling attempt on IH 35 in Cotulla. The driver attempted to smuggle 60+ illegal immigrants concealed inside a dump truck. Driver arrested & illegal immigrants turned over to #USBP - more details to come. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 01/23: As part of a joint anti-smuggling operation, @TxDPS & #USBP apprehended 7 illegal immigrants after illegally crossing the Rio Grande in Mission #RGV , being guided by a smuggling

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

01/10: @TxDPS Troopers arrested 15 illegal immigrants for criminal trespass in Eagle Pass, south of #ShelbyPark . The 15 from El Salvador & Nicaragua were transported & jailed at a state facility awaiting court proceedings. If convicted, they face up to one year in jail.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

Gov. @GregAbbott_TX hosted Former President @realDonaldTrump for the 3rd annual Thanksgiving luncheon. The Governor, Former President, DPS Director Steve McCraw, Chairman Steven Mach, @TexasBorderCzar , & other leaders helped to pass out Thanksgiving meals to @TxDPS & @TXMilitary

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

8 months

NEW: The City of Eagle Pass has reinstated the authorization for @TxDPS to arrest those who violate state law by trespassing unlawfully at #ShelbyPark . Due to the unprecedented influx of illegal immigrants crossing between the ports of entry, DPS Troopers & @TXMilitary will

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

#RGV : Members of the @TxDPS Brush Team & #USBP K9 tracked & arrested a smuggling foot guide hiding inside a drainage pipe who smuggled 3 illegal immigrants by raft across the Rio Grande in Mission. Romaldo Lopez Sanchez, 28, Veracruz, MX, was charged & jailed for felony human

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

On 7/4/23, @TxDPS Drone (UAS) Operators located a smuggler who was guiding groups of illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande River from Mexico into Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark . The DPS Tactical Marine Unit (TMU) responded & arrested the smuggler. Jose Delgado-Zuniga, an illegal

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 months

. @TxDPS will continue to enforce current state law by ensuring the safety & security of Texas & the Nation. DPS Troopers have made 41,020 criminal arrests, 10,439 criminal trespass arrests, & 505,863 illegal immigrant encounters, which would otherwise have gotten away if not for

Ali Bradley

@AliBradleyTV

2 months

It’s worth noting that @TxDPS will continue to arrest illegal immigrants for criminal trespass in certain areas including Shelby Park in Eagle Pass:

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

The @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit & @MyFWC arrested a smuggler who guided 15 illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande in #EaglePass . The smuggler, Alexis Torres Vasquez, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was in possession of drug paraphernalia, a machete, & currency from Mexico.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

. @TxDPS Troopers discovered a makeshift tunnel under razor wire & shipping containers used by illegal immigrants to evade apprehension in Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark . Troopers arrested 6 illegal immigrants for criminal trespass after they crawled through the tunnel. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

. @TxDPS Troopers, during two separate events, encountered individuals from Iran & Moldova. Brownsville: Troopers w/ UAS (Drone) support located a male from Iran who crossed illegally between the ports of entry & attempted to evade capture. He possessed multiple passports &

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

. @TxDPS Troopers arrest an armed smuggler in Maverick County after a high-speed chase. The driver & a group of illegal immigrants bailed out. Troopers gave chase & arrested the driver, who was armed with a handgun & apprehended 4 illegal immigrants. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

8 months

Eagle Pass - While #USBP Agents are pulled from the field to process the influx of illegal immigration, @TxDPS Troopers are filling the gaps & patrolling along the river & on ranches. They arrested numerous illegal immigrants for state crimes, circumventing checkpoints &

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

𝐃𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲: The @TxDPS brush team, during a collaborative operation w/ #USBP , arrested Christian Medrano-Alanis an illegal immigrant from Mexico for

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 month

This is an intentional act to damage state property. DPS Troopers & TX Guard Soldiers remain ready to take action. @TxDPS 's stance is clear - destroying state property is against the law. Period. #OperationLoneStar

Todd Bensman

@BensmanTodd

1 month

In case you were wondering why we haven’t seen more immigrant border stormings over the Texas defenses in El Paso, the reason they stopped l: pepper rounds fired into the mobs

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

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5/4: @TxDPS arrests 12 illegal immigrants for criminal trespass in Maverick County as part of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX ’s Operation Lone Star. Amongst the group, one male from Lebanon had an active alert - Risk Foreign Subject of Interest. The 12 from Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Cuba,

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

02/15: At 9:30am, @TxDPS Troopers recovered 4 unaccompanied children from Guatemala who crossed the Rio Grande along with a group of illegal immigrants, approx. 10 miles north of #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. Each of the children had a piece of paper with a phone number. The

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

WATCH: @TxDPS Troopers arrest a 17 yr old & 16 yr old for evading arrest & human smuggling. The duo led troopers on a high-speed chase in Val Verde County. The chase came to a stop at the Laughlin Air Force base. Troopers found five illegal immigrants, including an 11-year-old

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

𝐃𝐏𝐒 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐒-𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: 7/27 - The @TxDPS Criminal Investigations Division assisted Troopers & #USBP Agents w/ a large family group of illegal immigrants who crossed the Rio Grande in #EaglePass .

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

This morning I discussed with @glennbeck the latest update from Eagle Pass #ShelbyPark . “Texas is not backing down, and we appreciate the support from everyone in Texas.” #OperationLoneStar

Glenn Beck

@glennbeck

4 months

Texas DPS spokesperson @LtChrisOlivarez tells me “Texas is NOT backing down” after the Supreme Court’s razor wire ruling: “The National Guard is installing MORE barriers, more concertina wire, more fencing along the river.”

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

7 months

The @TxDPS Brush Team & #USBP , during a joint anti-smuggling operation in the #RGV , arrested 6 smuggling guides & made 71 apprehensions which included 2 Gulf Cartel (CDG) operatives. One of the operatives claimed to be a “sicario” hitman for CDG. He faces federal charges for

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

The DANGERS in crossing the Rio Grande River as the summer months heat up. @TxDPS Troopers encountered a family who had just crossed the Rio Grande River into Eagle Pass. A 6 year-old child suffered heat exhaustion & became unresponsive. Troopers quickly provided life-saving

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

NEW: Another tragedy from crossing the dangerous Rio Grande in Eagle Pass. Just after 2:30 pm, @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit recovered an unidentified deceased male adult from a shallow portion of the river south of #ShelbyPark . The Maverick County Sheriff's Office is

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

11/14: Images from the border capturing bundles of drugs smuggled across the border and multiple groups of illegal immigrants avoiding capture resulting in gotaways. With over 1.7M KNOWN gotaways, these are the continued threats of not knowing who or what is coming across the

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

A 16-year-old smuggler from Mexico was arrested by @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit after he guided a group of illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande in #EaglePass . He faces state criminal charges for smuggling of persons. Troopers were assisted by @MyFWC . #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

#EaglePass : The @TxDPS Brush Team located & arrested 14 illegal immigrants dressed in camouflage for criminal trespass on a private ranch in Kinney County. The 14 were actively circumventing checkpoints & law enforcement. They face state criminal charges. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

01/13/24: A @TxDPS Trooper responded to a ranch in Kinney County after a rancher called in, reporting a game camera detected a truck driving through their ranch & was cutting holes in their fence. The trooper later found the suspect vehicle on IH-10 after a short high-speed chase

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

9 months

Texas’ Marine Barrier is a safe preventive measure to discourage illegal border crossings. To say the marine barrier is “inhumane” or “barbaric” is inaccurate & misleading. Since its placement, there have been NO illegal border crossings near the barrier or breach attempts & most

Carine Martinez 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱🇵🇱

@Carine_tsobg

9 months

"Border Patrol personnel tested the barriers, & the disks, personally & determined that the blades would make climbers uncomfortable, but would not break the skin or injure a person. ... Claims [they are] designed to maim and kill ... are pure fiction."

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

2/28: This morning, @TxDPS Troopers recovered 5 unaccompanied children in Eagle Pass. The children crossed the Rio Grande w/ a group of 60 illegal immigrants. The children, ages 5 to 11, from Honduras & Guatemala had notes w/ addresses to New York & Texas. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 months

𝐓𝐗 𝐃𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 3/6: @TxDPS Brush Team tracked & located 3 illegal immigrants on a private ranch in Webb County. Troopers identified Fidel Rosas-Gutierrez, of Mexico, who

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

7 months

𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒔 𝑫𝑷𝑺 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒍 𝑮𝒖𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 10/12: While conducting saturation patrol on #FrontonIsland , @TxDPS heard gunshots from Mexico. A DPS #Drone captured 4 heavily armed cartel operatives near the

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

A human smuggler from Mississippi attempted to smuggle 18 illegal immigrants inside a truck tractor. A @TxDPS Trooper found the illegal immigrants during a commercial vehicle safety inspection on IH 35 in La Salle Co. The driver was arrested. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

During a marine patrol, the @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit & @MyFWC interdicted a human smuggler/coyote for guiding groups of illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande River in #EaglePass . Armando Grimaldo-Hernandez, of Piedras Negras, MX, was arrested for smuggling, criminal

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 months

A complete lack of respect for our laws, sovereignty, military & law enforcement. #SB4 , a law designed for enforcement along the border (NOT interior enforcement), which would have given authority for TX law enforcement to arrest every single person involved who unlawfully

Jennie Taer

@JennieSTaer

2 months

This is the moment when TX National Guard became overrun by migrants rioting to get across the border here in El Paso today We were there and saw it all happen. Absolute chaos here.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 months

03/07: @TxDPS Troopers arrested two illegal immigrants from #Morocco for criminal trespass after they breached through a c-wire barrier along the Rio Grande at #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. The two will be jailed at a state facility awaiting court proceedings. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

2/25: @TxDPS Troopers in Eagle Pass recovered a 5-year-old unaccompanied child from Honduras who crossed with a group of 49 illegal immigrants. The child had a note with a name, phone #, & address to St. Louis, MO. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

This morning, @TxDPS Troopers encountered a large group of illegal immigrants from Venezuela who found an area w/o razor wire & made entry into #EaglePass . 39 single adults were arrested for criminal trespass & 47 family groups were redirected (turn-back) back to Mexico.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 5-𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓-𝑶𝒍𝒅 𝑼𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅: @TxDPS Troopers in #EaglePass located an unaccompanied child from Honduras. She was found in Piedras Negras, Mexico by three adult females who crossed her illegally between the ports of entry.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

A @TxDPS Trooper & a #Florida State Trooper find 2 juveniles being smuggled inside a trunk after a traffic stop on US-90 in Kinney County. During a roadside interview, Troopers discovered that the driver, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was smuggling three illegal immigrants

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

This morning, @TxDPS Troopers recovered two unaccompanied children from Honduras, 10 miles north of #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. One of the children had a note w/ a phone # & address to Los Angeles, CA. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

5 months

#MerryChristmas to the dedicated & hard-working men & women of @TxDPS who proudly serve & protect the great State of #Texas . Merry Christmas to all & enjoy the holiday season with friends & family.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

A 14-year-old led @TxDPS Troopers on a high-speed pursuit on US 83 in Webb County. The driver allowed multiple illegal immigrants to bail out from the vehicle. W/ assistance from DPS Aircraft & #Ohio State Police, the driver was arrested for human smuggling & 4 illegal immigrants

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

8 months

. @TxDPS & @TXMilitary have assumed operational control by taking over 170 acres of land authorized by @DrBuckinghamTX @TXGLO in #Fronton . DPS will enhance border operations to address threats from transnational criminal organizations & deny criminal activity. When the federal

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

This morning in the #RGV a @TxDPS Trooper disrupted an attempted human smuggling event & working w/ #USBP apprehended 3 illegal immigrants from Mexico. Great work by both agencies working on this Thanksgiving Day. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

The State of #Texas continues to take unprecedented action in repelling mass migration between the ports of entry. #OperationLoneStar Great work by @TxDPS & @TXMilitary on holding the line!

Bill Melugin

@BillMelugin_

11 months

NEW: Video from @TxDPS shows a group of 50+ migrants who crossed illegally into Eagle Pass, TX being blocked with razor wire and denied entry by TX. They begin chanting for Border Patrol to arrive, expecting to be let in by Feds, but only TX in this spot, so they place more wire.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

SMUGGLER ARRESTED: The @TxDPS Brush Team & Tactical Marine Unit arrested Thomas Alonzo Fernandez from Piedras Negras, MX, after he guided a family group of illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande River into Eagle Pass. Fernandez stole 500 pesos & a phone from the family. He

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

EAGLE PASS - @TxDPS Troopers recovered 3 unaccompanied children from Honduras, ages 13, 11, 6, who were left near the Rio Grande River. In a separate event, Troopers arrested two males for criminal trespass from Uzbekistan who crossed illegally from Mexico. Both men will be

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

A @TxDPS Trooper stopped a couple from Waller, Tx in Kinney Co. Both were arrested for smuggling 6 illegal immigrants from Mexico & El Salvador. During the stop, the trooper noticed 2 children belonging to the smugglers - ages 4 & 1, held unrestrained by the immigrants. The

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

#StandWithTexas

Dawn Buckingham

@DrBuckinghamTX

4 months

A secure border is what America wants and Texas needs. Where do you stand? #StandWithTexas

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 month

4/10: A @TxDPS Trooper arrested two smugglers after finding multiple illegal immigrants crammed inside the cargo area of an SUV in Val Verde County. During the traffic stop, the Trooper struggled with one of the illegal immigrants who attempted to evade & resist arrest. The

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

9 months

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: As illegal border crossings surge, criminal activity such as illegal immigrants who evade capture by traversing on private ranches, attempts to scale the border wall w/ ladders, to human smuggling, remains evident throughout the southern

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

3 months

𝐓𝐗 𝐃𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐒-𝟏𝟑 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 An MS-13 gang member is in custody after a high-speed chase in Kinney County. Bryan Reyes, an MS-13 gang member from Houston, was a passenger in a car that led @TxDPS

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

In the past 48 hours, the @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit (TMU) recovered 4 deceased bodies including an infant from the Rio Grande River in #EaglePass . 7/1/23 - #USBP requested assistance regarding a possible infant drowning. TMU Operators & @MyFWC deployed 2 airboats & observed

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 month

Early morning start - @TxDPS Brush Team & #USBP located 4 illegal immigrants who just crossed the Rio Grande in Mission #RGV . A 16-year-old smuggling foot guide from Mexico was taken into custody. This is a result of a joint anti-smuggling operation targeting smuggling guides.

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

08/02: @TxDPS Texas Rangers UAS (Drone) Operators in #EaglePass conducted a patrol flight in #ShelbyPark . Operators observed a male carrying a long gun (possibly an AR platform) guiding a group of illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande. The unidentified male made it back to

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

8 months

The @TxDPS Brush Team arrested multiple groups of illegal immigrants for criminal trespass from ranches in #Kinney County. The groups were dressed in #camo clothing to conceal their presence as they traversed through private ranches bypassing checkpoints. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

4 months

LAREDO - A 17-year-old driver led @TxDPS on a high-speed chase on US 83. During the chase, the driver lost control & crashed. The driver & multiple illegal immigrants bailed out. Troopers chased the driver down & arrested him. He faces state felony charges for evading & human

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: 𝟏𝟓-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟒𝟎𝐦𝐩𝐡 11/07: @TxDPS pursued a 15-year-old smuggler on US 281 #RGV after allowing multiple illegal

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 months

Earlier today, I discussed with @GriffJenkins on #FoxNewsLive the latest situation in El Paso on how the Federal Government has abdicated its responsibility in securing the border & deflecting blame onto #Texas . The fact is that Gov. @GregAbbott_TX has addressed the border crisis

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

La Salle County - A @TxDPS pursued a truck tractor on IH-35 after the driver refused to stop for a traffic violation. During the pursuit, the driver reached speeds of 85mph & drove on the wrong side of the highway. The driver & numerous illegal immigrants bailed out. Troopers

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 months

. @TxDPS Troopers arrest 6 illegal immigrants for criminal trespass at #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. The 6, from Mexico & Honduras, breached through a barrier along the Rio Grande, but Troopers quickly responded & made the arrests. The number of illegal border crossings in #Texas has

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

08/03: @TxDPS Troopers & Special Agents disrupted a human smuggling attempt in #EaglePass . Troopers & Agents arrested Joseph Hamilton, of Houston, a registered sex offender for human smuggling. As a result of the arrest, a stash house was located. Tyler Garza, of Eagle Pass, a

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 (VIDEO 1): @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit (TMU) in #EaglePass responded to numerous submersion injuries resulting in life-saving measures. Operators acted swiftly in deploying personal floatation devices, pulling women & children out of the river, & performing

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

10 months

7/7/23: @TxDPS Troopers & Medics in #EaglePass rescued & provided medical aid to a pregnant Guatemalan illegal immigrant who fell on her back attempting to walk up an embankment after crossing the Rio Grande. Troopers hoisted the female to safety, where she was transported to a

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

. @TxDPS Special Agents & #USBP Agents in El Paso located a stash house & recovered 95 illegal immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, & Ecuador (74m/19f/2minors). The operator of the stash house was arrested and will face federal charges. #OperationLoneStar @TxDPSWest

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

2 years

MAVERICK CO - The @TxDPS brush team arrested 2 illegal immigrants from Honduras who were trespassing on a private ranch. One of the immigrants, Wilmer Castro-Murillo, had an active interpol warrant for MURDER out of Honduras. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 year

. @TxDPS arrested an illegal immigrant after he drove through a ranch fence & broke into a travel trailer in Kinney County. Rafael Rivera Nino, 30, of Mexico faces criminal charges for burglary, theft, criminal mischief & criminal trespass. #OperationLoneStar

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

1 month

#NEW : @TxDPS recovered 23 illegal immigrants concealed inside a flatbed trailer during an #OperationLoneStar traffic stop in La Salle County. On April 12, 2024, just after 9:00 A.M., the driver of a white-truck tractor towing a flatbed trailer on IH35 failed to stop for a DPS

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

11 months

#NEW : @TxDPS Troopers arrest GULF CARTEL operative in the #RGV . The DPS Brush & UAS (Drone) Teams located a smuggler/coyote who guided a group of illegal immigrants across the Rio Grande River & helped them scale the border wall w/ a ladder. The smuggler, Jose Juan Eufracio

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

6 months

NEW: 11/8, @TxDPS is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on US 57 near Batesville. The driver in a Honda passenger car from Houston suspected of human smuggling was evading from Zavala COSO when the driver passed an 18-wheeler in a no-passing zone. The driver drove head-on

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Chris Olivarez

@LtChrisOlivarez

7 months

𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙨 𝘿𝙋𝙎 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙮𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚 10/18: @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit intercepted a group of illegal immigrants crossing the Rio Grande near #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. Four males & one female from

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