Large group of migrants arrested at southern border

A large group of illegal immigrants has been spotted in Texas near the southern border, some from Iran and Africa, authorities said.

Video footage captured by a drone shows 134 migrants in Maverick County, which sits on the Texas-Mexico border, on Thursday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said.

The group included 32 unaccompanied children and minors and seven immigrants of special interest from Iran and Angola. Immigrants of special interest are those who potentially pose a risk to the national security of the United States.

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A large group of illegal immigrants has been discovered in Texas near the southern border, authorities said. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

This designation means that the patterns of movement and behavior of these individuals could indicate a possible link to nefarious activities, including terrorism, says the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Earlier this month, dozens of illegal immigrants from countries linked to widespread terrorist activity were arrested at the South Texas border.

Some came from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt and India.

“It’s this type of activity, these attempted illegal crossings between ports of entry by people coming from areas that are hotspots for terrorist activity which clearly highlight the concerns of Governor Abbott and the State of Texas,” DPS Director Steven McCraw said at the time.

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A large group of illegal immigrants is seen from above in Texas, near the Mexican border. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

“These are not illegal immigrants seeking asylum, but people trying to cross into the United States undetected and perhaps also trying to harm us,” he said. added.

DHS released its annual report threat assessment earlier this month, warning against migrants with links to terrorism.

“Over the next year, we expect that certain individuals with ties to terrorism and certain criminal actors will continue their efforts to exploit migration flows and the complex border security environment to enter the United States “, the assessment says.

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“Individuals with potential ties to terrorism continue to attempt to enter the country through the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders, as well as through the immigration system,” the text continues.