BORTAC Agents Detail Capture of 'Devil in the Ozarks' Fugitive

BORTAC: Elite Border Patrol Tactical Unit

• 🎯 BORTAC, the Border Patrol tactical unit, is an elite team trained for border operations but increasingly deployed nationwide for high-risk missions.
• ⚡ They are called in when their specialized skills are needed to add value to operations involving dangerous fugitives.

The 'Devil in the Ozarks' Manhunt

• 🔍 The unit was tasked with tracking down Grant Hardin, a former police chief convicted of rape and murder, who escaped from an Arkansas prison.
• ⛰️ Hardin, known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' vanished into the Arkansas wilderness, prompting a large-scale manhunt.
• ⏳ BORTAC agents arrived 12 days into the manhunt, applying skills honed on the southern border to protect American communities.

The Capture Operation

• 💡 One agent followed a hunch, climbing a ridge to a location near the prison where Hardin was last seen.
• 🏃‍♂️ After identifying himself, the agent pursued Hardin for a short distance, leading to the fugitive's apprehension when he fell.
• ✅ The capture ended a nearly two-week manhunt, bringing relief to the local community.

Mission Success and Safety

• 🤝 BORTAC operates on a team effort principle, with all members aiming for mission success and the protection of the American public.
• 🏠 The commander emphasizes their mission: go where needed and ensure teams return home safely after apprehending the target.