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A significant portion of the interview discusses his passion for the specialized units—Bortac and Borstar—that perform high-stakes tactical operations, rescues, and interdictions. Owens passionately defends their importance, comparing their capabilities favorably with military Tier-One units. These teams execute targeted enforcement, rescue operations in remote or dangerous terrain, and serve as elite response units for the most complex threats.
He recounts their evolution over the past two decades, citing their success in disrupting cartel operations, seizing narcotics, and conducting search and rescue missions, including during hurricanes and natural disasters. Owens stresses that these teams are integral to the agency’s operational resilience and safety.