A busy week seizing drugs, currency and arresting fugitives
A total of 610 pounds of drugs were seized over the past week.
Agents Encounter Three Unresponsive Migrants
Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents have rescued over 500 migrants attempting to illegally enter the country.
RGV Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Rapist
McAllen Border Patrol agents arrested two illegal aliens with violent criminal history to include rape and sexual assault.
Helicopter Rescues Six Stranded Aliens, Three of Them Infants
Due to no access roads, and the apparent fatigue of the group, the crew elected to find the safest landing area and move to a low hover.
Over 70 Unaccompanied Children Encountered by Border Patrol
This fiscal year, RGV has seen a 114% increase in UAC apprehensions compared to the same time frame last year.
Law Enforcement Halted a Human Smuggling Attempt
The incident occurred when agents assigned to the Laredo South Station acted on two separate reports of a possible human smuggling attempt.
Cramped Conditions at South Texas Border Patrol Facility
On Monday the Biden administration rejected the notion that the border is in “crisis,” and the White House press secretary said “children presenting at our border who are fleeing violence.
Human Trafficking in Robstown
During the traffic stop, a female was discovered inside a plastic container.
Man Attempting to Smuggle $1.5 Million in Methamphetamine
The extraction process resulted in the removal of 77 pounds (35.26 kg) of methamphetamine.
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas Will Target Human Traffickers
The governor asked the federal government to let Texas law enforcement interview migrant children in FEMA shelters to investigate human trafficking.
Sexual Predators Arrested by Border Patrol in Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three criminal aliens with prior convictions for sexual offenses.
19 Groups of Over 100 People Illegally Entering in Hidalgo County
Dozens of people consisting of family members and unaccompanied alien children were crossing the river.
Huge Groups Continue to Flow Into Texas
Agents determined the individuals were from the countries of Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
300+ Illegally Enter in the Rio Grande Valley
Families and unaccompanied alien children being smuggled into the country in groups of more than 100.
Busy Week at El Paso Ports of Entry With 22 Fugitives Found
Border Protection Officers saw an influx of arrests for wanted fugitives over this past week.
Border Patrol Seized More Than 1,800 Pounds of Marijuana
When agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle refused to stop and sped off.
Train Check Find People Inside
Agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station apprehended 16 individuals who were hiding inside a storage container.
Methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge
Officers removed 20 packages weighing 99 pounds (44.94 kg) of alleged methamphetamine.
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Narcotics
The vehicle was driven by a 24-year-old female U.S. citizen traveling from Mexico.
Abbott Slams Biden Immigration Policies
Apprehensions of migrants have increased substantially at the U.S.-Mexico border since October.