City News Service is one of the largest regional news services in the country, serving the Southern California region.
SAN DIEGO - Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is more than doubling the number of California National Guard service members deployed statewide and at ports of entry -- including those in San Diego County -- to combat the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.
The number of CalGuard service members will be increased from 155 to 392, according to a statement from the governor's office. Last fall, Newsom announced the number of servicemembers would be increased by 50% at four ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, including San Ysidro and Otay Mesa in San Diego County. That figure represented an increase from 40 soldiers to 60 at ports of entry, but it was unclear how much the latest increase would bolster CalGuard's presence at the border.
"Our top priority is the safety of our communities statewide. By working with state, local, and federal partners to take down transnational organizations and the illegal drugs they attempt to bring into our state, the state's Counter Drug Taskforce is making a profound difference to hold smugglers accountable and take deadly drugs off our streets," Newsom said in a statement.
The governor's office said last year's increase of CalGuard service members helped support a record seizure of over 62,000 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, as well as the seizure of 5.8 million pills containing fentanyl so far this year.
California Border National Guard Us Mexico Border Newsom National Guard San Diego Border San Diego Port Of Entry
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Newsom to more than double National Guard at ports of entry to combat drugsThe number of CalGuard service members will be increased from 155 to 392, according to a statement from the governor's office.
Read more »
Gov. Abbott welcomes Texas National Guard soldiers to new operating base in Eagle PassGov. Greg Abbott will be in Eagle Pass to welcome soldiers at Texas’ Forward Operating Base on Friday. The governor will also hold a news conference after the tour on base to discuss the state’s border security efforts.
Read more »
Gov. Hochul likely to keep National Guard in NYC subway this summerGov. Hochul likely to keep National Guard in NYC subway this summer
Read more »
Colorado Army National Guard joins search for missing hiker in Rocky Mountain National ParkThe search for missing Colorado hiker Lucas Macaj, a member of the Space Force, remains ongoing as the Colorado Army National Guard is now helping.
Read more »
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White calls Indiana Pacers offense 'hard to guard'On an ESPN NBA Finals broadcast, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White said the Indiana Pacers were 'hard to guard' in the playoffs.
Read more »
California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continueTo reject these cuts, lawmakers needed to find more money. They found it by taking one of Newsom's ideas and making it happen faster.
Read more »