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Texas group warns of weaknesses at land ports

Quick ReadBorder advocacy group says $6 billion, 5,000 inspectors needed to bolster land port security

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The country's understaffed land ports of entry need massive investments in infrastructure, technology and personnel to avoid becoming the path of choice for human and drug smugglers, according to a report released Wednesday by a border advocacy group.

The Texas Border Coalition, a group representing border city mayors, county judges and economic development commissions,...

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