Border security takes a sci-fi turn as authorities apprehend two Guatemalan migrants sporting high-tech underwater gear in the Rio Grande. The James Bond-style equipment, including expensive propulsion devices, shows just how desperate and innovative illegal border crossers have become under enhanced security measures. But even with high-tech equipment, they can’t get through Trump’s border security.
At a glance:
• Two Guatemalan nationals were caught using underwater propulsion devices and wetsuits to cross into Texas illegally
• The migrants were found hiding under a bridge by Eagle Pass Police Department officers
• Their equipment included high-end water scooters similar to those sold on Amazon for $799
• A local resident spotted and reported the suspicious activity, leading to their capture
• The incident highlights increasingly desperate attempts to evade border security as Trump’s tougher policies take effect
High-Tech Border Crossing Thwarted
Two Guatemalan nationals were arrested in Eagle Pass, Texas after attempting to cross the Rio Grande using expensive underwater equipment reminiscent of a Bond film. Local police discovered the men hiding beneath a bridge, dressed in full-length wetsuits and equipped with underwater propulsion devices designed to help them navigate the river undetected.
The sophisticated equipment, similar to Robosea Seaflyer Seascooters sold on Amazon for $799, represents a significant escalation in smuggling tactics. Border officials noted that the devices would have allowed the migrants to travel beneath the water’s surface, potentially avoiding detection by cameras and patrol officers monitoring the river.
Community Vigilance Leads to Capture
The arrest came after an alert local resident spotted suspicious activity near the river and contacted authorities. Eagle Pass Police Department officers responded quickly, locating the two men attempting to hide under a bridge while still wearing their specialized gear.
Both migrants were immediately taken into custody and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol for processing and likely deportation. Acting Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Desi DeLeon emphasized the serious consequences facing those who attempt illegal entry, stating, “All illegal aliens will face full consequences for their actions.”
Evolving Border Security Challenges
This incident is part of a broader pattern of increasing sophistication in smuggling operations along the southern border. In a separate case reported by the same Border Patrol sector, agents recently seized a drone being used by cartel-connected smuggling scouts to monitor law enforcement positions.
The Trump administration has implemented much stricter border security measures, including using tattoos to identify gang members for deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. Immigration officials report that members of dangerous groups like the Tren de Aragua gang are now removing or avoiding tattoos to prevent identification.
Border authorities face a continuously evolving challenge as smuggling organizations adapt to enforcement efforts. The Pentagon is exploring expanded military involvement in border security, potentially creating a buffer zone along the Southern border where migrants could be temporarily held before transfer to civilian law enforcement.
The number of migrants in ICE detention has increased significantly, with a substantial portion having criminal convictions or pending charges.
How much more creative will these guys get over the next four years? And can Team Trump keep up with it? So far, it looks like they can…
