Greg Abbott Puts DPS On High Alert Due To Narco Crime

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to enhance public safety and homeland security operations across Texas in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that poses a growing threat to American civilians.

At the direction of Governor Abbott, DPS will:

Surge Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Rangers, Criminal Investigations Division, and Special Operations Group resources to the border region to detect, interdict, and apprehend criminals, and to prevent spillover activity from transnational threats.

Increase Tactical Marine Unit and Aircraft Operations Division operations along the border to detect and apprehend criminals.

Activate additional personnel from the Homeland Security Division and Texas Fusion Center to monitor social media and reports of suspicious activity 24/7.