$1.8 Million in Narcotics Seized in Three Seizures
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged narcotics in three separate enforcement actions that have a combined estimated street value of $1,892,620.
Laredo - Human Smuggling Attempt in Box Truck
Laredo Sector stopped a human smuggling attempt involving a U-Haul rental box truck in south Laredo and apprehended 114 illegal aliens.
Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Child Sexual Assault
Laredo Port of Entry detained a wanted man with an outstanding warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Houston.
350 Pounds of Marijuana Seized
Upon detection, the subjects abandoned the bundles and ran towards the Rio Grande.
Weapons Encountered by Laredo Border Patrol
Within 24 hours, three weapons were seized in three separate events involving human smuggling.
Almost 60 Arrested in Big Bend Sector
Marfa Station is responsible for 49 border miles between the U.S. and Mexico.
Border Patrol Warns of Life-Threatening Conditions
Agents Recover Body of Pregnant Woman From Rio Grande.
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.