Border Patrol Marine Unit Rescues Man Struggling in Rio Grande
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescued a man from the Rio Grande on Aug. 29, after he was seen struggling to stay afloat and repeatedly submerging during an attempted illegal crossing.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $550k in Methamphetamine, Heroin
The seizure occurred on Sept. 3 at the Del Rio International Bridge.
CBP Officers Seize Over $2.5 Million in Methamphetamine at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizures.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Eight Trapped in Rail Car
Agents inspected the freight car and discovered eight individuals, including one child, locked inside with no means of escape.
CBP Officers Seize Over $2.9 Million in Cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry
The first seizure occurred on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge.
CBP to Temporarily Halt vehicular Traffic at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., CBP will temporarily halt all vehicular and commercial bus traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to host the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
CBP Agents Arrest Cuban National
On Aug. 19, agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station, apprehended a group of four men who had entered the United States illegally.
CBP Modernizes Rail Export
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reached another significant milestone in the push to modernize export manifest processing.
Laredo CBP Officers Arrest Fugitive on Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted List
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 firing a weapon.
Roma CBP Officers Seize Over 1,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine Concealed Within Detergent Shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Roma Port of Entry seized more than $9 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
More than $14 million in methamphetamine Seized
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,978,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as fresh celery.
Feds Pause Big Bend Border Construction
It was not immediately clear how long CBP plans to implement the pause. The Trump administration had announced plans to build an access road and vehicle barriers in the park.
CBP Seizes More Than $600k in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $634,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed in a commercial tractor-trailer.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.7 Million in Cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry
Homeland Security Investigations special agents have made one arrest and have initiated a criminal investigation.
Houston CBP Seizes Nearly $4 Million in Counterfeits
These CBP efforts to enforce our nation’s laws protect American consumers and businesses from intellectual property rights violations.
Jennifer De La O is named director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office
As the director of Field Operations, Laredo Field Office, Ms. De La O oversees the largest Office of Field Operations workforce in CBP.
CBP Officers Seize Over $1.1 Million in Cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry
The narcotics combined had a street value of $1,175,967.
Texas Land Commissioner Orders Feds to Stop “Illegally” Clearing State Border Tract
Dawn Buckingham said a contractor hired by U.S. Customs and Border Protection trespassed and significantly altered land in Presidio County without permission.
CBP Air Branch Rescues Injured Hiker
The aircrew landed briefly to load the patient and rescue specialist into the helicopter and transported the patient to a local hospital for treatment.
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.