Trending Now: Breach in Trump’s border wall: Smugglers are sawing through new sections in a matter of minutes using a popular cordless saw

The breaches — large enough for people and drug lords to pass through — have been made using a popular cordless household tool known as a reciprocating saw that retails at hardware stores for as little as $100. When fitted with specialized blades, the saws can slice through one of the barrier's steel-and-concrete bollards, say agents, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the barrier-defeating techniques.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Trending Now Nov 2, 2:31 PM     Breach in Trump's border wall: Smugglers are sawing through new sections in a matter of minutes using a popular cordless saw The breaches — large enough for people and drug lords to pass through — have been made using a popular cordless household tool known as a reciprocating saw that retails at hardware stores for as little as $100. When fitted with specialized blades, the saws can slice through one of the barrier's steel-and-concrete bollards, say agents, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the barrier-defeating techniques. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071