The surge of arrests in Maine, which has two so-called sanctuary counties in Cumberland and Hancock, forced officials to move 29 migrants to other parts of the country for processing, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

“Here in Maine, Border Patrol Agents are working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to keep our border secure. If you attempt to cross the border illegally, you will be apprehended,” said acting Chief Patrol Agent Craig Shepley.

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