**Smugglers Using Spike Strips to Disable Border Patrol Vehicles Near Tijuana**
Criminal groups involved in human trafficking have been deploying spike strips along the border wall between Tijuana and San Diego to incapacitate vehicles used by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These dangerous tactics have raised alarms as they threaten the safety and efficiency of border patrol operations in the area.
According to the San Diego Border Patrol Chief, these spike strips, consisting of long rods with attached nails or smaller devices, are being strategically placed to puncture and disable the tires of CBP patrol vehicles. This tactic represents a growing challenge for border enforcement, especially as CBP agents become more effective in disrupting smuggling activities.
In the last week of November alone, the San Diego sector intercepted 20 cases of human trafficking, showcasing the persistent dangers along this border segment. Additionally, CBP reported 2,266 apprehensions of individuals crossing the border irregularly from 55 different countries. Among them were 107 unaccompanied minors, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian concerns linked to border crossings.
**Secondary Article: Mexican Government Prepares for Potential Rise in Deportations**
As border enforcement efforts intensify, the Mexican government is bracing for a potential increase in deportations. Officials are working on contingency plans to manage a surge of individuals returning to Mexican border cities, including Tijuana.
Local shelters are already noticing a slight uptick in the number of migrants seeking refuge as they prepare to cross the border into the United States illegally. With growing tensions and uncertainty, activists warn of increasing vulnerabilities among these migrant populations.
The Tijuana airport and bus terminals have become focal points for smugglers, known as “polleros,” who target migrants eager to reach the U.S. The lack of a comprehensive plan to handle mass deportations is a growing concern for officials and humanitarian organizations alike, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to address this ongoing crisis.
**Additional Updates**
– **Weather**: Partly cloudy skies are expected in Tijuana this Monday with a high of 19°C.
– **Incident**: A passenger attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tijuana, seeking to redirect it to the U.S. The individual is now in police custody.
– **Economic Development**: The city of Tijuana is dealing with a significant financial claim from Seproes, initially estimated at 300 million pesos and now increased to 460 million pesos.
– **Community Events**: Tijuana’s streets were recently brightened by a festive holiday parade ending in a community gathering at Parque Morelos.
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