In a span of 2 years, more than 13,000 Uzbekistan citizens were apprehended while attempting to illegally cross the United States border, according to internal data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service. The period from October 2021 to October 2023 witnessed a significant influx of migrants, categorized as "persons of special interest" by U.S. authorities, who embarked on illicit border crossing attempts through Mexico. These individuals are classified as potential threats to national security due to their travel routes associated with terrorism or suspected ties.
The statistics reveal a diverse range of nationalities among those attempting illegal entry. Alongside the 13,000 Uzbekistan citizens, the numbers include 30,830 Turkish citizens, 15,594 citizens of Mauritania, 6,386 citizens of Afghanistan, 3,153 Egyptian citizens, and 1,613 citizens of Pakistan. Additionally, citizens of Iran (659), Syria (538), Jordan (185), Lebanon (164), Yemen (139), and Iraq (123) were among those detained at the border.
The fate of these detainees remains uncertain, as it is unknown how many were deported or granted entry pending immigration court hearings. The U.S. border service expresses significant concern regarding individuals classified as "persons of special interest" since verifying their criminal history poses challenges due to the lack of data transmission from their respective countries of citizenship. This situation raises security concerns for the authorities.
Earlier reports shed light on the FBI's investigation into a group of Uzbekistan migrants who entered the United States via Mexico with the assistance of an individual suspected by American authorities of having connections to ISIS. These incidents underscore the complexity and risks associated with illegal border crossings and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in ensuring national security.
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