Inside the Coast Guard's Operation River Wall on the Rio Grande

Operation River Wall: A New Border Security Initiative

• 🇺🇸 The US Coast Guard is launching its largest border enforcement mission in decades along the Rio Grande, dubbed Operation River Wall.
• 🎯 The operation aims to stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling by establishing a strong presence on the river.

Coast Guard's Enhanced Presence

• 🚤 Hundreds of Coast Guard boats and personnel are involved, patrolling a 260-mile stretch of the Rio Grande.
• ⚠️ The Coast Guard states the threat is evolving with new technologies, making border security more challenging.
• 🚨 The mission includes a physical deterrent on boats, such as a machine gun, to deter illegal crossings.

Collaboration and Surveillance

• 🤝 Operation River Wall involves collaboration between the Coast Guard, Border Patrol, and US Northern Command.
• 📡 The initiative features around-the-clock surveillance to enhance safety along the border.
• 🗣️ Officials emphasize this is a long-term strategy for border security, not just a short-term show of force.

Presidential Declaration and Future Assets

• 🏛️ The operation is part of President Trump's national emergency declaration at the border.
• 📈 More Coast Guard assets are expected to join the operation by the end of the month.
• 🛡️ The Coast Guard aims to be prepared to respond to any situation that may arise along the Rio Grande.