Chandi Vijay Mulchand Named Border Patrol Youth of the Year
Students are selected for the honor based on academic achievement, community involvement, and demonstration of their dedication to succeed.
Local Enforcement Partners Discover 82 Migrants in One Stash House
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents discover 98 migrants in two stash houses, one containing 82 subjects.
Three Human Smuggling Attempts Yield 56 Illegal Migrants
RGV agents received information of a hotel in Alamo, Texas, being used to harbor migrants.
Officers Seize Mixed Narcotics Worth Over $224K
The seizure occurred on Sunday, May 16 at the Del Rio International Bridge.
Two Large Groups of Illegal Migrants Enter Near Hidalgo
One hundred fifteen illegal migrants were identified as families, 35 as unaccompanied children, and 13 single adults.
162 Illegal Migrants Discovered in Stash Houses in Rio Grande Valley
RGV Border Patrol is addressing the stash house problem by serving homeowners a notice that their property is being used for criminal activity which could lead to forfeiture proceedings under federal law if action is not taken.
Border Patrol Nab 2 Men Wanted on Sexual Assault Charges
U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended two men wanted on sexual assault charges, both United States Citizens, in separate unrelated incidents.
34th Annual Youth of the Month Program
11 Youth of the Month recipients are considered for the prestigious Border Patrol Youth of the Year award which will be announced later this month.
Human Smuggling Events Lead to 97 Arrests
RGV agents in collaboration with law enforcement partners, apprehended 33 individuals in 10 failed human smuggling events.
McAllen UH-60 Crew Rescues Unresponsive Woman
A McAllen Air Branch based UH-60 crew received of a report of a group of over 33 migrants in the ranch lands near Falfurrias.
Half Ton of Marijuana Discovered in Trailer
“Although some of the other hard narcotics may be more lucrative to drug smuggling organizations, large interceptions of marijuana like these still keep our communities safe.”
$297K in Unreported Currency at Del Rio Port of Entry Seized
Upon physical inspection of the vehicle, packages containing $297,311 in unreported U.S. currency were discovered.
RGV Smuggling Events Lead to 136 Arrests
RGV agents relayed intelligence to the Hidalgo Police Department (HPD) regarding human smuggling via the storm drain system in Hidalgo.
Border Patrol Apprehended 24 Illegal Migrants in a Train Grain Hopper in Robstown
One individual did require medical assistance for a small cut sustained to his chin when he and the others entered the grain hopper in Laredo, Texas.
Two Large Group of Illegal Migrants Apprehend
RGV agents have encountered 48 large groups of more than 100 people this fiscal year.
Agents Seize Abandoned Weapons
Agents responded to the scene and a search of the bag revealed eight AK-47 style pistols and 10 AK-47 style 30-round magazines.
Three Stash Houses Held Over 180 People
All of the people rescued from these Stash Houses were being held against their will.
172 Illegal Migrants Apprehended in RGV
Border Patrol agents successfully foil five human smuggling attempts and apprehend 172 migrants.
Intercepting Narcotics at Pharr International Bridge
A secondary examination allowed the officers to detect packages of suspected narcotics concealed within the trailer.
Edcouch Man Wanted on Child Sexual Assault Charges
Jaime Javier Ruelas Mireles has an outstanding arrest warrant for aggravated child sexual assault.