A Border Patrol agent reportedly high-fived illegal aliens as they crossed into the U.S. in southern California, raising questions about border enforcement practices.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
In an incident near San Diego, California, dozens of illegal aliens were observed storming a fence under the supervision of a Border Patrol agent who not only watched the scene unfold but also appeared to engage positively with the individuals by giving them high-fives. This incident was captured on camera and reported by local citizen journalists.
The event took place on Saturday in the Jacumba Valley, where local residents riding ATVs encountered what appeared to be a cartel operative assisting individuals, primarily of Middle Eastern appearance, to illegally cross into the U.S. by placing a ladder over the border barrier. The presence of the Border Patrol did not deter the newcomers; instead, the agent on the scene was seen high-fiving them, as documented by Rooted Wings, a California-based activist and reporter.
📍Jacumba, San Diego, CA border 05.04.24
Sent to me from a source there:
“We were off-roading and checking out the border wall by Jacumba and spotted a cartel member throwing a ladder up and rappelling kids and adults over the fence. Most of them looked to be middle eastern. We… pic.twitter.com/BiLwdVnta2
— rooted.wings (@BrittRooted) May 7, 2024
According to witnesses, when they attempted to film the incident, the Border Patrol agent intervened, instructing them to stop filming and maneuvering her vehicle to block further recording. This action reportedly obstructed the witnesses from documenting the migrants changing into fresh clothes and taking celebratory photos—a phenomenon known as “The Selfie Effect” used to inspire further migration.
This incident highlights an unusual interaction between law enforcement and individuals illegally crossing the border, raising questions about the enforcement policies and practices in place. The individuals were reportedly loaded into vans and transported to an unknown location following the crossing.
Additionally, the San Diego Sector of the Border Patrol has become the busiest in the nation for the first time since 1999, with over 37,000 ‘encounters’ reported in April alone, a significant increase in activity that emphasizes the ongoing challenges at the U.S. southern border.
