Today, CBP commemorated the construction of nearly 400 miles of new border wall system. The new border wall system is helping to secure the Southern border from illicit cross border activity. “We are shutting down illegal border crossing points with the new border wall system,” said U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott. “For too long, the smugglers had the upper hand in choosing where and when they smuggle their contraband, and that will no longer be the case.” Press release: https://go.usa.gov

The border wall system is being built in strategic locations across the Southwest border. To stay up-to-date on current progress, visit cbp.gov/borderwallsystem. Watch construction of new segments and use the interactive map to zoom in on current projects. Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan: President Trump is delivering on his promise to build a border wall system to secure the border. Border security is national security and a strong border wall system is critical to keeping our Nation safe. | U.

BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection released this drone video of the new border wall system along the SW border near San Luis, AZ. Officials said they have constructed over 60 miles of new border wall system along the SW border since 2017 and expects to complete 450 miles by the end of 2020. | 23ABC Bakersfield