The Army says that surveillance cameras and additional patrol vehicles are being assigned to border controls. The measures are aimed at boosting security in order to reduce illegal trafficking of people and goods through the border.
Army spokesman Jose Luis Fernandez says that drivers are now being penalized for trafficking when illegal immigrants are found in their vehicles. He said that 50% of the fines are distributed to the Army that distributes the money to the patrol making the arrest and the institution for the purchase of vehicles and motorcycles for the patrol.
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