Falfurrias Border Patrol Intercepted Human Smuggling Attempt
Authorities said the incident highlights the extreme dangers associated with human smuggling operations, which often place the lives of men, women, and children at serious risk in pursuit of financial gain.
CBP Seize More than $2.7 Million in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigation Special Agents initiated a criminal investigation.
Texas AG Issues Statement in Support Texas’s Right to Secure Its Border
The resolution also acknowledges the obligation that Article IV places on the federal government to protect each state against invasion.
Border Patrol Agents Intercept Individual Using Fraudulent Documents
Leveraging advanced technology and specialized training, agents detected inconsistencies in the documents and quickly determined the individual was illegally present in the United States.
CBP Officers Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide in Tennessee
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended a pedestrian wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide.
Historic Church Saved From Being Cut off Behind Border Wall
The wall would have blocked parishioners from reaching La Lomita chapel. A state representative has put a stop to those plans.
CBP Scores Big for America During FIFA World Cup
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed a nationwide team of over 700 employees dedicated to support the tournament while keeping worldwide soccer fans safe.
Laredo Field Office Seize $1.1 Million in Cocaine in 24 hours
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry seized cocaine valued at more than $1.1 million in one day.
CBP officers seize over $3.7M in cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr International Bridge seized cocaine valued at $3,723,654 in a single enforcement action.
Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly 100 Pounds of Cocaine at Falfurrias Checkpoint
According to CBP, agents discovered the narcotics while conducting a routine inspection at the checkpoint.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $72.3M in Methamphetamine
The large seizure occurred on Friday, June 19, at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.
World Trade Bridge CBP Officers Seize Over $10.1 Million in Methamphetamine
A Border Patrol officer referred a 2013 D-13 Volvo hauling a shipment manifested as “polypropylene” for secondary inspection.
Over Weekend, CBP Seize Over $984K in Cocaine
In each enforcement action, CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle.
Officers at Houston Seaport Seize More Than $6 million in Counterfeit FIFA World Cup Merchandise
Counterfeit commodities fund smugglers and organized crime. Consumers often believe they are buying genuine products but soon realize the items are substandard.
CBP will Detain Imports of Copper and Copper Products Manufactured Using Forced Labor
The evidence demonstrated that workers at Serbia Zijin are subject to six International Labour Organization indicators of forced labor.
Border Patrol Warns About Dangers of Entering the Canals
Border Patrol is warning people on both sides of the border about the dangers and consequences of entering the International Boundary and Water Commission canals that parallel the U.S.- Mexico border.
Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Child Sex Offender Near Del Rio
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Cuban man, with previous convictions for sex crimes involving children, for being illegally present in the United States.
CBP Enhances Border and Event Security for FIFA World Cup
The world comes to America – and Canada and Mexico – this summer, as the three countries host the FIFA World Cup.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.1M in Cocaine at the Progreso Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso Port of Entry over Memorial Day weekend seized cocaine valued at more than $1.1 million in a single enforcement action.
U.S. Border Patrol Marks 102 Years of Defending America’s Borders
Since May 28, 1924, Border Patrol agents have stood watch on the front lines of national security.