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Increased Patrols in the Water Near the Border

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SAN DIEGO, CA - (8-2-07) The US Coast Guard is stepping up patrols around the international border in response to what they say is an increase in the number of people attempting to swim across the border.


In a statement the Coast Guard says about 20 people attempt the swim each year.


The additional patrols are a combined effort with the Customs and Border Protection.