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Port Director Alberto Flores, “This seizure is an example of ongoing operational efforts conducted daily to protect our borders.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child.
The seizure occurred on Nov. 11 at the Progreso International Bridge.
Telephone scammers are targeting residents nationwide to gain personal information that would bypass financial security protocols.
The shipment lacked the proper documentation for exporting the commodity within the commercial trailer.
“The volume of this seizure is substantial,” said CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha.
“This large cocaine seizure in the cargo environment reflects the reality of the drug threat our frontline officers face every day,” said Port Director Pete Beattie.
Based on information from NCIC, CBP officers have made previous arrests of individuals wanted for homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion.
Accreditation recognizes CBP’s superior public safety training and professional excellence.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized more than $4,000,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $793,005 worth of alleged cocaine concealed within a vehicle.
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, Oct. 7 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $267,000 in cocaine.
CBP officers used biometric verification and discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding felony arrest warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child.
The narcotics had an estimated street value of $17,431,726.
Law enforcement arrested an individual wanted for murder as part of a group of 77 smuggled illegal migrants discovered in two stash houses.
The seizure occurred on Sept. 26 at the Pharr International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2013 Ford for secondary inspection.
Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo.
Jhonson was arrested and charged with 16 counts of smuggling of persons with the likelihood of serious bodily injury or death.