Border Security

Myanmar has emerged as a major global opium supplier following Afghanistan’s production drop, with effects visible along India’s eastern borders, according to a new report.

June 17, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel carrying 25 migrants from China about a mile south of Key Biscayne, Florida, on June 10, after the boat failed to comply with orders to stop, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said the Coast Guard fired warning shots and then a disabling shot that halted the vessel, with no injuries reported.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after Schumer said that Border Patrol and ICE are agencies that 'nobody respects' in the country. Mullin called Schumer a 'lying scumbag politician' in response. The exchange occurred amid a Senate Republican push to fund the agencies through budget reconciliation.

April 05, 2026 Reported by AI

The Beitbridge Border Post in Musina anticipates traffic congestion starting Sunday night as Easter holidaymakers return home. Border Management Authority officials have deployed drones, body cameras, and armored vehicles to manage the surge and enhance security. Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato plans a walkabout from Monday to Wednesday.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has called on South Africans to assist government efforts in preventing illegal immigration, highlighting the role locals play in facilitating undocumented entries. She emphasized the public health risks involved, such as lack of screening for diseases like yellow fever.

January 04, 2026 Reported by AI

Border Management Authority officials have apprehended two individuals attempting to facilitate the illegal entry of foreign nationals from Zimbabwe into South Africa near the Beitbridge Border Post. The arrests were made using drones during a joint operation amid the festive season. Several other undocumented migrants have been detained at various ports in the past day.