Two Women with Nearly $2 Million in Hard Narcotics Arrested
Two women in connection with two separate, unrelated unsuccessful attempts to smuggle alleged methamphetamine and cocaine worth $1,992,000 within the vehicles they were driving.
Texas AG Visits San Antonio Migrant Center
More than 170,000 people attempted to cross the southwest border in March, marking the highest monthly total in 15 years.
CBP Reminds Public That All Marijuana Imports Are Prohibited
Individuals can face federal civil penalties of up to $1,000 and officers may also turn the case over to state and local departments for prosecution.
Agents Continue to Disrupt Smuggling Operations
Once they received and executed the search warrant, six illegal aliens were encountered inside the residence.
Officers Intercept $50K in Methamphetamine
CBP officers seized the narcotics, arrested the traveler, and turned her over to the custody of Homeland Security.
Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Sex Offenders and a MS-13 Gang
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested three sexual predators and a gang member within 72 hours.
Large Group Encountered South of La Joya
This year, RGV agents have encountered 36 groups of 100 or more people illegally entering the United States.
Large Groups Encountered by Rio Grande City Border Patrol
The group was of 131 illegal aliens and consisted of 99 family members, 28 UACs, and four single adults.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
Agents assigned to the immigration checkpoint on Highway 277 near Carrizo Springs referred a black 2005 Toyota Forerunner for secondary inspection.
Smuggling Incidents Lead to 86 Arrests
RGV agents apprehended an additional 63 illegal aliens from two separate human smuggling events that occurred on Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley.
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.