In an effort to understand issues with our border security, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) joined U.S. Border Patrol agents with the National Border Patrol Council Local 2455 on a tour of the border in the Laredo Sector area-of-responsibility Monday evening.

As part of the border tour, Congressman Cuellar witnessed agents apprehend five undocumented immigrants attempting to enter the United States. During the border tour, over 350 pounds of narcotics were also apprehended by agents.

“Yesterday, I joined Border Patrol agents with the National Border Patrol Council Local 2455 on a tour of the border on the banks of the Rio Grande. The bravery and professionalism of these agents is truly commendable.

“During the tour, I discussed issues dealing with border security and the agents’ needs on the ground including support for the maintenance of river roads, technology upgrades and vehicle maintenance.

“Border Patrol agents are hard-working and dedicated law enforcement officers who have an extremely difficult job. This is why I will continue to support our men and women in green to continue to provide funding to help them with securing our nation’s border.

“I thank Agent Hector Garza, president of the National Border Patrol Council Local 2455, and other agents for their service to our country and for providing me with yesterday’s border tour.”

“Congressman Cuellar has been a strong advocate for border security and law enforcement. The National Border Patrol Council Local 2455 thanks Congressman Cuellar for his continued support and understanding of what it takes to secure our country,” said Hector Garza, Border Patrol agent and President of the National Border Patrol Council Local 2455.”