southwest border for illegal crossings according to the border patrol. nearly 21,000 illegal alien arrests in october alone. 21,000, in this area in october alone. 113% increase over last year. they tell us over 860 illegal alien arrests on october 31st. that one day. so, that s a very big reason why they wanted to shore up this part of south texas because they were concerned that if that caravan were to come this way, they may not be prepared to handle it because they have so many illegal crossings and now they have a caravan with potentially thousands of people coming in and they re not really sure those folks are going to do when they get here. so, having thousands of troops provide logistical support and also extra eyes and ears along the border, according to the folks that we ve spoken with on background with border patrol and border protection is always welcome, having more eyes and