Texas Border Security Surge Operations' Continued Success

Gov. Rick Perry announced the reduction of crime by 30 percent in the El Paso area during a recent border security operation known as Operation Wrangler III. Operation Wrangler III was a high-intensity surge operation that lasted 30 days in the El Paso border region. "The success of this border security surge operation demonstrates once again that more boots on the ground, working together as a team, increases our safety and border security," Perry said. "When criminal organizations are forced to shut down their smuggling activities, our communities are safer, and the quality of life improves for all Texans."

As in previous state-led surge operations, the objective of Operation Wrangler III was to shut down organized smuggling activity between the Ports of Entry to prevent the illegal crossing of drugs, contraband and people into Texas. Local sheriffs