Some border drug screening devices can't detect low purity fentanyl
The gadgets, which cost $26 million, can't pick up the drug if the purity is less than 10%, a report says.
Border apprehensions drop as immigration crackdown continues
Numbers traditionally decline in hot months and rebound when weather cools, though officials say enforcement strategies have led to results.
Border Patrol agent dies during search in remote area
The FBI is leading the investigation into the agent's death south of Patagonia.
Work beginning on new border wall in Cochise County
Police chiefs in Douglas and Agua Prieta share how current infrastructure impacts public safety in their cities.
Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost discusses the agency's challenges
Provost also talks about her early career, which started in Douglas.
Mexican National Guard steps up presence at country’s northern border
The Arizona Republic's Rafael Carranza explains the impact of the deployment.
Pima County sheriff opens call for citizens to join advisory council
Sheriff Mark Napier says the council can review any aspect of the department's activities.
Driver's license thefts spur ADOT to boost online safeguards
Four recent investigations have led to 10 arrests and the discovery that more than 160 people have been affected.
Border crossers near yuma can be sent west for 'Remain in Mexico' program
The program isn't set up south of Yuma, but asylum seekers crossing there can be processed and sent to another sector.
Mexican military finds synthetic drug lab in Sonora near Arizona border
It’s the latest in a growing number of drug laboratories discovered by Mexican authorities this year.
ICE buys gear to pull data from mobile devices
The $28.2 million contract is with a company that says it can unlock Apple and high-end Android devices.
The US races to build a new border
Dozens of miles of new border fence was a campaign promise four years ago. It’s happening now in Arizona.
Tucson Sector Border Patrol chief on trends along southern border
Topics include a drop in apprehensions, new wall construction and Tucson's sanctuary city initiative.
Husband and wife fugitive murder suspects captured in Arizona, authorities say
The Barksdales had escaped by overpowering private security guards during transport.
Lawsuit against more fast-track deportations scheduled for hearing on Friday
A regulation announced in July would allow ICE to deport undocumented people without seeing a judge under certain circumstances.
