June 2017 fell by 24 percent (43,200 in FY 2016, 33,036 in FY 2017). However, the arrest of FMUAs increased during that same period (51,143 in FY 2016, 63,411 in FY 2017).

Fiscal year-to-date numbers are skewed higher by the surge of apprehensions which occurred during the first two months of the year where illegal aliens rushed to cross the border in advance of the 2016 presidential election.

FMUA’s from El Salvador make up the highest percentage of those apprehended. Border Patrol agents arrested 21,950 Salvadoran families so far this year. These apprehensions are followed by Guatemalans (18,957), Hondurans (18,677), and Mexicans (1,846).

Alien minors apprehended by Border Patrol agents came mostly from Guatemala (11,176) followed by El Salvador (8,228), Mexico (6,576), and Honduras (6,523).

Apprehension in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV)Arsenal Striker Wants Place in History Alongside Henry and Van Persie

Olivier Giroud has begun the season in superb fashion for Arsenal. [Reuters]

Olivier Giroud has admitted that he hopes to one day be remembered as fondly as Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie by the Arsenal faithful.

Henry is considered one of the greatest forwards to play for the club after he became Arsenal's leading ever goalscorer, while Van Persie's own exploits in front of goal made him a firm fan favourite, before his reputation was slightly tarnished by moving to Manchester United.

Giroud will have some way to go if he wants to match the pairs goalscoring records but after an impressive start to the season, the 26 year old is confident that he can be a success for many