Border Enforcement at Historic Levels
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today released finalized operational statistics for July 2025, recording another historic performance across the agency’s core missions.
CBP officers seize more than $600K in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
A CBP officer selected the vehicle for inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team.
CBP officers seize over $1.1M in fentanyl and cocaine
A nonintrusive inspection led to the discovery of a white, powdery substance concealed within stationary bike rollers.
$2.3 Million of Cocaine Seized at Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint
A U.S. citizen attempted to smuggle 30 bundles of cocaine.
CBP Seize $803K in Methamphetamine at Donna International Bridge
The narcotics have a street value of $803,692.
CBP Officers Seize Cocaine Load at Ysleta Port
A CBP drug sniffing dog searched the vehicle and alerted the officers to the presence of narcotics.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Assault on a Child
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Saturday July 19, when CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred Miguel Maldonado, a 51-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.
CBP Officers Stop Internal Carrier Smuggling Fentanyl
An initial exam indicated that the man could be concealing drugs internally.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $886K in Narcotics
On July 15, at the International Bridge in Hidalgo, a CBP officer referred a 2016 Dodge Charger driven by a 44-year-old male U.S. citizen for secondary inspection.
Progreso CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted in Austin
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, July 14 when CBP officers at the Progreso International Bridge referred pedestrian Roberto Medina, a 19-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize 12,000 Counterfeit Vehicle Registration Stickers
The interception occurred on Saturday, July 14 when CBP officers at the Veterans International Bridge referred a 2006 Jeep Cherokee for secondary inspection.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $15 Million in Methamphetamine
For the second time in less than a week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a large load of alleged methamphetamine.
More than $517K in heroin Discovered at Port of Entry
Physical inspection led to the discovery of six packages of alleged heroin concealed within tortilla presses and candy dispensers.
Summary of Shooter Killed at Border Patrol Facility
At approximately 5:44 a.m., the man exited his vehicle and stood in the parking lot of the Annex wearing a mask, a vest resembling a body armor plate carrier, shorts, and carrying a black bag.
Not so sweet - CBP Seize $23 Million in Methamphetamine
On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya.
RGV Sector Seize 800 Pounds of Narcotics
All cases have been referred to the appropriate federal agencies for further investigation and prosecution.
Wait Times and Advisories at Border Crossings
With the summer travel season in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeing a significant increase in international travelers entering through the southern border.
Eagle Pass CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, July 7 when CBP officers at the Camino Real International Bridge referred Raymundo Jimenez Medina, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.
Michigan Man Dead After Firing at U.S. Border Patrol Station in McAllen
Three officials were injured during the shooting and is recovering.
CBP Officers Apprehend Female Mexican Citizen Allegedly Claiming U.S. Citizenship
On July 2, a CBP officer processing travelers referred a 33-year-old woman who did not produce any form of identification and who allegedly claimed to be a U.S. citizen.