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@USBPChief

Honored to serve as the 24th Chief of the U.S Border Patrol and privileged to lead the finest border security professionals in the world.

Washington, DC
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Joined October 2016
Born May 28, 1924
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  1. Retweeted
    3 hours ago

    This wall saves American lives. Every single bit of concrete and steel that goes into the ground stops dangerous people and deadly drugs from coming into this country.

    33 replies 213 retweets 828 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    Oct 30

    Laredo North agents interdict over 100k of marijuana at the IH-35 checkpoint after a alert.

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    Oct 31

    This morning, agents rescued two people trying to stay afloat in the swift waters of the Rio Grande river after the raft they were in capsized. Smugglers just push them across disregarding the dangers and make no attempt to help them.

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  4. Retweeted
    Oct 31

    Smugglers will go to extreme measures to try and smuggle narcotics into our communities. The Agents of Sector did a great job preventing this from occurring by seizing over 10 pounds of meth concealed in the transfer case of a pickup .

    8 replies 34 retweets 121 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    23 hours ago

    - Calexico Border Patrol agents arrested 2 illegal alien gang members, both from Mexico, on Monday evening in two separate incidents. Read more:

    13 replies 52 retweets 241 likes
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  6. Oct 31

    Congrats Tony on your retirement! You’ve been a great confidant, mentor, fellow Chief & most importantly my friend for many years. Thanks for more than three decades of service to the and our nation.

    agents want to thank Chief Porvaznik for five years of dedicated service to our mission and wish him a happy retirement after 32 years in the . The footprint he leaves behind cannot be brushed out!
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  7. Oct 31

    Too many great things happened this week to add them all to this recap. See some of the outstanding work done by agents.

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  8. Retweeted
    Oct 29

    Group of 53 Apprehended: No advanced technology required! Though technology offers valuable assistance, our highly trained agents used the time-honored skill of and drag roads to detect these subjects, preventing them from furthering their illegal entry.

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    9 replies 29 retweets 104 likes
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  9. Oct 30

    Old fence vs new wall...huge difference. Agent Hernandez explains how the new system enables our agents to more effectively secure the .

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    The Border Wall System encompasses personnel, technology, and infrastructure to meet the challenges of a dynamic border threat. This keeps our Agents and communities safer. Watch Agent Hernandez explain his perspective! .
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  10. Oct 30

    Smugglers continue to exploit dilapidated, wire-mesh fencing. This group of 80 individuals attempted to cross the , in Sector, 3 miles from where system exists. It’s evident, steer clear from the border wall. Great job & team!

    7 replies 34 retweets 116 likes
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  11. Oct 30

    The ground truth. BPA Garza from Sector, a true expert, shares why the system is needed and how it’s made the border more secure. Watch on or Watch on YouTube

    5 replies 11 retweets 43 likes
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  12. Oct 29

    are working overtime, spending more time and money, to build tunnels because the system is doing what its supposed to do, slow and stop crime from crossing the .

    U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott (): "Without [the wall], they wouldn't have to go to drones, they wouldn't have to go to tunnels, they wouldn't even have to go to the port of entry. They were just driving trucks across before.”
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  13. Oct 29

    An indisputable fact! The true experts, who have been on the frontlines protecting for many years - not talking about it or reading about it, but actually doing the work - know that the system has made our country safer.

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    So proud of the work our Sector Border Patrol Agents do every day protecting our great country!  Here is Agent Escalante sharing his perspective on the System and how it helps him and other agents working along the US- Mexico Border.   
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    Oct 28

    RGV agents continue to work closely with local, state & federal authorities to dismantle criminal organizations operating in local neighborhoods. Yesterday, joint efforts led to the arrest of over 40 illegal aliens in two stash houses. Read more:

    2 replies 22 retweets 77 likes
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  15. Oct 29

    To mark the milestone of 400 miles of border wall system, , , and myself sign the plaque to commemorate this moment in history.

    119 replies 437 retweets 1,149 likes
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  16. Oct 29

    PRESS EVENT, TODAY AT 11:00 AM (EDT). Join me , Secretary Chad Wolf , Commissioner Morgan , in to discuss the great work performed by the entire team across the country in keeping America safe. Watch>>>.

    5 replies 33 retweets 77 likes
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  17. Oct 28

    Hidden within the groups of the women and children attempting to blend in. don't do background checks , these are just 5 of the sex offenders arrested this week.

    35 replies 339 retweets 990 likes
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  18. Oct 28

    It might be fun & games for some, but not for the . Agents spotted a unique tactic where they used a to smuggle 58lbs of . This poison was seized & kept from reaching our communities. Read more here:

    9 replies 36 retweets 123 likes
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  19. Oct 28

    A little snow will not keep the away. are critical to .

    Our agents work in all conditions; day or night, hot or cold, sun or snow.  When the desert snows roll in, the station remains vigilant while securing the border and the rest of the . 
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    Oct 28

    Hebbronville Horse Patrol Unit apprehends 12 individuals attempting to avoid detection walking through a ranch.

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