Border News
The seizure occurred on April 6 at the Pharr International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a Chrysler 200 for secondary inspection.
The National Crime Information Center is a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies including outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses.
While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.
Environmental Protection Agency and Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.
Amid a steady flow of Spring break traffic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to Progreso Port of Entry this weekend apprehended two individuals wanted on outstanding felony warrants for a variety of sex-related offenses.
CBP officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized a potent mixed load of hard narcotics.
CBP officers seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations intercepted 39 live pythons hidden within a tractor.
The seizure occurred on Sunday, March 8, at the Roma International Bridge.
The Hidalgo Port of Entry, including Special Response Team operators, apprehended five illegal aliens unlawfully present in the U.S.
CBP seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
"These three apprehensions in short succession highlight the critical role CBP plays in protecting the most vulnerable among us," said Donald R. Kusser, director of Field Operations for CBP’s Laredo Field Office.
As the busiest season for flower imports approaches, CBP has already inspected more than 1 billion cut flowers.
The National Crime Information Center is a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies including outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses.
These seizures represent both northbound and southbound operations to stop criminal smuggling activity.
Anyone attempting unlawful entry along the El Paso Sector border, including construction zones, will face immediate detection, prosecution, and removal, with a 100-percent prosecution rate.
Homeland Security said the father fled on foot and left the boy in a running vehicle in their driveway.
Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one undocumented male Mexican citizen wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.
CBP seized the narcotics and vehicles. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agents arrested the drivers and initiated criminal investigations.
The driver was detained, and the narcotics and vehicle were seized in accordance with federal guidelines.
