Tucson Standard

Agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Tucson Sector, with the assistance of local sheriff's deputies, conducted a rescue operation for an injured migrant in the mountains. This was reported in a December 9 post on X by U.S. Border Chief Jason Owens.

"USBP agents in Tucson Sector, with local sheriff’s air support, rescued an injured migrant in Arizona’s rugged mountains. BORSTAR agents provided critical medical care before airlifting the individual to safety. This highlights the harsh journey migrants face and the heroic efforts of our agents," wrote Owens.

According to a CBP fact sheet on BORSTAR (Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue), agents who administered medical care to the injured migrant have specialized training through the BORSTAR Selection and Training Course. Their training includes search and rescue, tactical medicine, navigation, communications, among other areas.

Screenshot of Jason Owens' Dec. 9 post on X | X

The Tucson sector encompasses much of Arizona, extending from New Mexico's border to Yuma County's boundary, covering approximately 262 border miles. The sector comprises about 3,700 agents across nine stations located in Why, Casa Grande, Douglas, Bisbee, Nogales, Sonoita, Tucson, Three Points, and Wilcox. Information regarding these details is available on CBP’s webpage dedicated to this sector. Initially known as the Nogales Sector and established on July 1, 1924, its headquarters were relocated to Tucson two years later.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security tasked with safeguarding national borders and preventing illegal entry of individuals and contraband. Established in 1924, it operates at 328 ports of entry while protecting 7,000 miles of land borders and 95,000 miles of maritime borders.