The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said that 42 migrants who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend are now in custody.
A Homeland Security official confirmed the number media outlets on Nov. 26. The dozens of migrants were apparently part of the caravan that is seeking to come into the United States, and they were detained after crossing the border near San Ysidro, California.
The official said the exact number of people who were arrested will be made public later on Nov. 26.
Other footage shows Border Patrol agents firing tear gas canisters at migrants who were trying to storm the border.
There were no injuries. However, several Border Patrol agents were hit by projectiles, the agency wrote on Twitter.
“Today, several migrants threw projectiles at the agents in San Diego. Border Patrol agents deployed tear gas to dispel the group because of the risk to agents’ safety. Several agents were hit by the projectiles. The situation is evolving and a statement is forthcoming,” Border Patrol tweeted.
The head of the Border Patrol, Carla Provost, also defended the use of tear gas.
More than 5,000 migrants are currently residing in the border city of Tijuana, according to reports, which has drawn the ire of the mayor.
Tijuana Mayor Juan Manuel Gastelum said the throngs of migrants who have descended on his city is tantamount to a humanitarian crisis, and he declared an emergency. He is anticipating that thousands of more migrants will arrive soon.
For the past several weeks, President Donald Trump has warned the migrant caravan members, again reiterating his stance on Nov 26.