CBP Officers Intercept Live Pythons at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations intercepted 39 live pythons hidden within a tractor.
$1M in Methamphetamine at Roma Port
The seizure occurred on Sunday, March 8, at the Roma International Bridge.
Hidalgo CBP Officers Apprehend Five Illegal Aliens Unlawfully Present in the U.S. in 24 Hours
The Hidalgo Port of Entry, including Special Response Team operators, apprehended five illegal aliens unlawfully present in the U.S.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitives Wanted for Bodily Injury and Child Sex Crimes
"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.
CBP Officers Arrest Three for Felony Sex-Related Offenses in 72-Hour Span
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.
AG Paxton Investigating Austin ISD for Facilitating Student Protest
Reports indicate that district personnel were aware of the planned walkouts and, in some instances, facilitated students’ departure from campus.
CBP Seizes Narcotics and Currency
These seizures represent both northbound and southbound operations to stop criminal smuggling activity.
Border Patrol Upholds Enforcement for Illegal Entry in Construction Zones
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.
Liam Ramos and His Dad Released
Homeland Security said the father fled on foot and left the boy in a running vehicle in their driveway.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Illegal Alien Sought for Sexual Offense
Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one undocumented male Mexican citizen wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.
Narcotics Interdiction at Immigration Checkpoint
The driver was detained, and the narcotics and vehicle were seized in accordance with federal guidelines.
CBP Officers Apprehend 49-year-old Javier Arturo Rios, Wanted for sexual assault
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Gateway International Bridge encountered a man wanted by Cameron County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault, indecency with child by sexual contact.
Homeland Security Will add 500 Miles of Deterring Buoys Along Rio Grande
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to expand on Texas’ controversial floating barrier during a Wednesday visit to the Rio Grande Valley.
Brownsville CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Sexual Exploitation of Children
On Monday, Dec. 22, CBP officers at the Veterans International Bridge referred Logan Alexander Tuckey, 24, a United States citizen, for secondary inspection.
CBP Officers Seize 2 Weapons, 9 Magazines, and 1,389 Rounds of Ammunition
Homeland Security Investigations special agents have initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.
Border Crossings at a Record Low in November 2025
Preliminary data shows both U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions and total CBP encounters declined from October to November, making this the lowest number of encounters for the start of a fiscal year in history.
RGV Agents Encounter 43 Illegal Aliens in Stash House
U.S. Border Patrol agents took down a suspected stash house operation on the afternoon of Dec 1, resulting in the arrest of 43 illegal aliens from various countries.
CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Minor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thanksgiving Day encountered and apprehended a male senior citizen wanted in Illinois on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a minor.
Be Aware of Counterfeits this Holiday Season
Counterfeiters sell inauthentic versions of popular products in response to trends, often through online sources.
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $70K
It is not a crime to carry more than $10,000, but it is a federal offense not to declare currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 or more.