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CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.1 Million in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
Border News South Texas Community News 4/21/26 Border News South Texas Community News 4/21/26

CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.1 Million in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted $1.1 million in suspected cocaine concealed in an empty trailer.

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$1 Million in Cocaine Sized on Bus at Hidalgo International Bridge
Border News South Texas Community News 4/21/26 Border News South Texas Community News 4/21/26

$1 Million in Cocaine Sized on Bus at Hidalgo International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry recently seized cocaine valued at more than $1 million hidden within a passenger bus.

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CBP Officers Seize $605K in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
Border News South Texas Community News 4/15/26 Border News South Texas Community News 4/15/26

CBP Officers Seize $605K in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

The seizure occurred on April 6 at the Pharr International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a Chrysler 200 for secondary inspection.

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CBP Tracks Down Two Child Sex Crime Fugitives in Just 48 Hours
Border News South Texas Community News 4/14/26 Border News South Texas Community News 4/14/26

CBP Tracks Down Two Child Sex Crime Fugitives in Just 48 Hours

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.

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Big Bend Border Wall on Hold
Border News South Texas Community News 4/3/26 Border News South Texas Community News 4/3/26

Big Bend Border Wall on Hold

While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.

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CBP officers seize commercial quantity of insecticide at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
Border News South Texas Community News 3/31/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/31/26

CBP officers seize commercial quantity of insecticide at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

Environmental Protection Agency and Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

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Two Wanted for Sex Crimes Apprehended by CBP in 48 Hours
Border News South Texas Community News 3/25/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/25/26

Two Wanted for Sex Crimes Apprehended by CBP in 48 Hours

Amid a steady flow of Spring break traffic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to Progreso Port of Entry this weekend apprehended two individuals wanted on outstanding felony warrants for a variety of sex-related offenses.

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CBP Officers Seize $2.2 Million in cocaine, Heroin, and Fentanyl
Border News South Texas Community News 3/23/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/23/26

CBP Officers Seize $2.2 Million in cocaine, Heroin, and Fentanyl

CBP officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized a potent mixed load of hard narcotics.

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 $990K in Meth Seized by CBP Officers
Border News South Texas Community News 3/23/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/23/26

$990K in Meth Seized by CBP Officers

CBP officers seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure. 

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CBP Officers Intercept Live Pythons at World Trade Bridge
Border News South Texas Community News 3/18/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/18/26

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.

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$1M in Methamphetamine at Roma Port
Border News South Texas Community News 3/13/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/13/26

$1M in Methamphetamine at Roma Port

The seizure occurred on Sunday, March 8, at the Roma International Bridge.

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Hidalgo CBP Officers Apprehend Five Illegal Aliens Unlawfully Present in the U.S. in 24 Hours
Border News South Texas Community News 3/2/26 Border News South Texas Community News 3/2/26

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.

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CBP Officers Seize Over $6.8 Million in Cocaine
Border News South Texas Community News 2/16/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/16/26

CBP Officers Seize Over $6.8 Million in Cocaine

CBP seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.

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CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitives Wanted for Bodily Injury and Child Sex Crimes
Border News South Texas Community News 2/13/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/13/26

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.

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CBP Expects Record-Setting Year for Cut Flower Inspections
Border News South Texas Community News 2/9/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/9/26

CBP Expects Record-Setting Year for Cut Flower Inspections

As the busiest season for flower imports approaches, CBP has already inspected more than 1 billion cut flowers.

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CBP Officers Arrest Three for Felony Sex-Related Offenses in 72-Hour Span
Border News South Texas Community News 2/5/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/5/26

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.

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CBP Seizes Narcotics and Currency
Border News South Texas Community News 2/4/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/4/26

CBP Seizes Narcotics and Currency

These seizures represent both northbound and southbound operations to stop criminal smuggling activity.

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Border Patrol Upholds Enforcement for Illegal Entry in Construction Zones
Border News South Texas Community News 2/3/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/3/26

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.

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Liam Ramos and His Dad Released
Border News South Texas Community News 2/2/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/2/26

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.

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Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Illegal Alien Sought for Sexual Offense
Border News South Texas Community News 2/2/26 Border News South Texas Community News 2/2/26

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.

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