Border patrol agents in the Tucson sector said the 262 miles along Arizona’s border with Mexico can be downright dangerous for them. Surveillance cameras show people on the Mexican side of the border hurling rocks over the fence at agents. “It's a major problem and it's increasing, said Agent Mike Scioli. "That's the danger of it." According to Scioli, assaults against border patrol agents are up 22 percent from last year. He blames frustrated human smugglers. "Now we have more manpower, the fencing is up and the technology,” said Scioli. “It's made their job a lot more difficult." Pictures provided...
