Border Policies Fueling 'Burglary Tourism'

Odessa Police Department block of 22nd street after a standoff that resulted in the detainment of seven suspects in connection with a home burglary report in Odessa, Texas. (AP)

By    |   Tuesday, 09 July 2024 07:43 AM EDT ET

San Diego County is seeing it repeatedly. Last week three men, from Italy and Chile, were sentenced to four to six years for breaking into a home in Carlsbad, Calif., and stealing various items.

According to District Attorney Summer Stephan, the trio brings to almost a dozen people associated with one gang alone who have been convicted in what has been more than 100 home burglaries in her jurisdiction.

John Mills

Col. John Mills, ret., served 33 years in the Army and also as a senior civilian in government and at national security-related think tanks.  He is the former director of cybersecurity policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

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According to District Attorney Summer Stephan, three men associated with one gang alone have been convicted in what has been more than 100 home burglaries in her jurisdiction.
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