Agents Apprehend Man Wanted by Mexican Government in Murder of Politician

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

DEL RIO (News Release) – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector apprehended a man, wanted by the Government of Mexico in connection with the murder of a Mexican politician, May 17.

At approximately 6:35 p.m., Eagle Pass Station agents apprehended the 25-year-old Mexican national after he illegally entered the United States. During processing, record checks revealed that he has been deported several times, most recently in 2019, and is wanted for questioning by the Government of Mexico in connection with murder of a politician in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.

As a convicted felon with a prior removal, he faces a charge of 8 USC § 1326 – Re-entry after Deportation, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

“This is exactly why we need our agents back to the field,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jason D. Owens. “Cartels use large groups and those wanting to turn themselves in to tie up our agents with detention and processing assignments. This gives them the opportunity to bring in the criminal 
elements.”

During fiscal year 2022, Oct. 1, 2021, through March 31, Del Rio Sector agents have encountered more than 1,269 criminal migrants.