Opening of Temporary Processing Facility in Eagle Pass
The facility will be weatherproof, climate-controlled, and is expected to provide ample areas for eating, sleeping, and personal hygiene.
Law Enforcement Partners Shut Down Three Stash Houses
A search of the residence revealed 6 individuals inside.
The Increase in Migrants Crossing the Border
As more people are apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar and McAllen Mayor Jim Darling discuss what the situation means for Texas.
CBP Advises Traveling Public on Easter Egg Regulations
Cascarones are a restricted commodity by CBP in order to prevent further spread of Newcastle Disease and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) through contaminated eggshells.
Kingsville Border Patrol Discover 52 Illegals Inside Tractor Trailer
Kingsville Border Patrol K9 handler was alerted to the trailer portion of the tractor trailer.
Lawsuit on Cost of Illegal Immigration
AG Paxton Files Lawsuit Defending States Against Shocking Costs of Illegal Immigration.
Unaccompanied Children Near the Rio Grande
This year alone RGV agents have encountered 30 groups of more than 100 people.
World Trade Bridge Seize Narcotics
The narcotics have an estimated street value of $7,344,845.
$91K in Unreported Currency at Laredo Port of Entry
Individuals are permitted to carry any amount of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the U.S., however, if the quantity is more than $10,000, they will need to report it to CBP.
Officers Seize Methamphetamine
CBP officers removed the packages which contained a total of 57.36 pounds of alleged methamphetamine.
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.