Maverick and Dimmit Counties Texas – On May 14 Texas Department of Public Safety Mounted Patrol assisted U.S. Border Patrol in locating four illegal immigrants on a private ranch in Maverick and Dimmit counties.

One illegal immigrant from Mexico dressed in camouflage was apprehended.

This effort highlights the importance of resources like Mounted Patrol under Operation Lone Star backed by Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature.

Mounted Patrol helped track down potential gotaways who pose risks to public safety and national security.

Troopers rode through rugged terrain intense heat and thick brush while locating one individual hiding and attempting to evade capture.

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