Border Patrol Encounters 4 'Carrying AR-15 Style Rifles and Loaded High-Capacity Magazines' across Mexico Border

News Staff : Nov 28, 2022
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"Once the scene was deemed safe, agents searched the area and recovered four AR-15 style rifles and 17 loaded AR-15 magazines..." -US Customs and Border Protection

BCN Editor's Note: As much as Joe Biden hollers about gun control, his administration has promoted a wide open southern border that perpetuates this kind of illegal and dangerous activity. -Aimee Herd, Breaking Christian News

[CNSNews.com] US Border Patrol agents on Oct. 25 encountered four people carrying AR-15 style rifles with loaded high capacity magazines across the US-Mexico border east of San Diego, California. (Image: Pixabay)

"On October 25, 2022, at approximately 4:50 p.m., US Border Patrol agents patrolling along the international boundary deep in the San Ysidro Mountains encountered four individuals carrying AR-15 style rifles and loaded high-capacity magazines," said a statement released by US Customs and Border Protection.

"When agents were seen responding, the men dropped the weapons and fled south toward Mexico," said the statement.

Here is the full text of the statement about the incident release by US Customs and Border Protection:

US Border Patrol Agents Encounter Armed Suspected Smugglers

Release Date: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:00

(Otay Mesa, CA) – US Border Patrol agents conducting routine patrol operations recently encountered several men suspected of being illegally present in the United States. Four of the men were heavily armed.

On October 25, 2022, at approximately 4:50 p.m., US Border Patrol agents patrolling along the international boundary deep in the San Ysidro Mountains encountered four individuals carrying AR-15 style rifles and loaded high-capacity magazines. The event occurred approximately 12.4 miles east of the San Ysidro port of entry and approximately 0.3 miles north of the international border. When agents were seen responding, the men dropped the weapons and fled south toward Mexico.

Agents immediately notified the Government of Mexico who responded to assist. The San Diego Sector Border Patrol Tactical Unit, also known as BORTAC, also responded to provide additional security.

Once the scene was deemed safe, agents searched the area and recovered four AR-15 style rifles and 17 loaded AR-15 magazines.

The weapons, ammunition, and other evidentiary items were seized and transported for processing. At present, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. A bi-national investigation is underway to identify the armed men.

"'This type of dangerous activity must not be tolerated,' said San Diego Chief Patrol Agent Aaron M. Heitke. 'When events like this occur, we think of our fallen Border Patrol Agents Bryan Terry, Robert Rosas, and others who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this nation. We think of the migrant victims of armed extortion, robbery or worse. And we think of the dangers to outdoor enthusiasts who frequent the area. It is critical that communities on both sides of the border remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.'" Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here