Attempted Smuggling in Car Trunk
Both smugglers face felony charges and if convicted could be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Border News - Man Arrested for Sex Crimes
Records checks revealed he was arrested in Joliet, Illinois less than a month ago for predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim less than 13 and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim less than 13.
Officers Seize $217K in Methamphetamine
Officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine, hidden within a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Over $2.5 Million in Hard Narcotics
“While drug trafficking organizations employ a variety of methods to smuggle their illicit product…”
Agent Involved Shooting Near Progreso
An incident occurred while the agent was attempting to apprehend two subjects and the agent discharged his weapon.
Agencies Collaborate to Stop Human Smuggling Attempts
Several Rio Grande Valley law enforcement agencies stopped six human smuggling attempts, apprehending 64 subjects during the Christmas holiday.
Two Stash Houses Discovered in Alamo
The Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents working with state and local authorities disrupt two stash houses resulting in the arrest of 21 illegal aliens.
Agents Seize Over $2M in Drugs in the Rio Grande Valley
Agents working at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint seized over $140K of methamphetamine, and more than $1.4M of heroin.
Field Operations Intercepts Over $3 Million in Hard Narcotics
Officers seized all the narcotics, the vehicles and arrested three people involved in the failed drug smuggling attempts.
Officers Discover Methamphetamine Worth Over $1.6 Million
Officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry intercepted a noteworthy amount of hard narcotics worth over $1.6 million in one enforcement action.
U.S. Customs Reminds Public of Prohibited Agricultural Items in Texas
Certain agricultural items used in holiday festivities are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and diseases.
CBP Officers Seize Over $1 Million in Methamphetamine
The cases were turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.
Hidalgo International Bridge Arrests Fugitive Wanted on Aggravated Assault Charges
CBP officers discovered that Perez had an outstanding arrest warrant from Fort Worth, Texas for aggravated assault/robbery.
Over 200 Individuals Smuggled in Commercial Trailers
The individuals along with the driver, a U.S. citizen, were taken into custody pending investigation.
Stash House Shut Down
The search led to the discovery of 17 individuals inside the home who were illegally in the United States from the country of Mexico.
CBP Officers Seize Over $900K in Hard Narcotics
The first narcotics interception occurred on Wednesday, December 2nd when CBP officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge cargo facility encountered an express consignment truck with a manifested shipment of a marble lamp.
CBP Officers in Hidalgo Arrest Two Women with Hard Narcotics
Two females attempted to smuggle $815,000 worth of alleged fentanyl and methamphetamine from Mexico.
Laredo Border Patrol has Increase of Arrests
“Over the past 10 days, agents in the Laredo Sector have arrested 3 aliens attempting to illegally enter the United States that have prior convictions for sexual offenses and 36 criminal aliens.”
CBP Officers Seize $256K Worth of Cocaine in Brownsville
CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicles, arrested the drivers and turned them over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.
Multiple Agencies Stop a Human Smuggling Scheme
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including two stations from the U.S. Border Patrol, combined efforts and stopped a human smuggling scheme in Freer.