U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested six Eritrean nationals after they illegally entered the United States, Nov. 23-27.
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No Days Off For Human Smuggling
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents encounter large groups of migrants, an abandoned unaccompanied child, and dangerous smuggling tactics.
Multiple Illegal Criminal Migrants Arrested by Border Patrol
On Nov. 28, Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents arrested a group of 15 migrants near Riviera attempting to circumvent the Javier Vega Jr. checkpoint.
Laredo Border Patrol continues to detect those who avoid inspection at checkpoint
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents continue to secure the border and prevent the circumvention of the Interstate 35 (I-35) checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas.
Holiday Traffic at the Laredo Port of Entry
With the recent reopening of nonessential travel for fully vaccinated noncitizens, U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for I-94 travel permits online.
CBP Offers I-94 Travel Document Tips Ahead of Thanksgiving and Black Friday
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are seeing an increase in travelers seeking I-94 entry documents since travel restrictions were eased.
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $137K in Cocaine at Veterans Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Veterans International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine, hidden within a 2013 Nissan.
Law Enforcement Collaboration Leads to 56 Migrant Apprehensions
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted six migrant smuggling attempts over the weekend.
Corpus Christi Border Patrol
Agents later discovered through record checks that one migrant was previously convicted of sexual assault of a minor and sentenced to five years confinement in Alabama.
CBP Officers Arrest Fugitive Sought for Trafficking Children for Sexual Purposes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers arrested a 45-year-old U.S. citizen female who had an arrest warrant for trafficking children for sexual purposes.
Disruption of Two Stash Houses Leads to Several Arrests
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents arrest 13 migrants inside two human smuggling stash houses.
Border Patrol Rescues Individuals from a Grain Hopper Railcar
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents rescued undocumented individuals found inside a grain hopper railcar in San Diego
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended over 100 Individuals
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended over 100 individuals in three separate human smuggling attempts.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Young Girl Left on Island
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Eagle Pass Station rescued a 5-year-old girl after she was left on an island, Nov. 13.
Paxton Responds to Goliad County’s Border Disaster Declaration
Attorney General Ken Paxton has provided a legal opinion in response to Goliad County Attorney Rob Baiamonte’s request for advice regarding a county judge’s authority to make and terminate a local disaster declaration.
RGV MMP Uses Public Radio to Identify a Deceased Man Found in Falfurrias
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector were able to positively identify a deceased Guatemalan migrant found on a ranch in Falfurrias, Texas, through the use of innovative and unorthodox methods.
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Narcotics Worth Over $53.2 Million
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions this weekend, that totaled over $53,200,000 in street value.
Agents Intercept Tractor Trailer Human Smuggling Scheme
Agents intercepted a tractor trailer human smuggling scheme at the I-35 immigration checkpoint north of Laredo.
Multiple Criminal Migrants Arrested in the Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Sector agents arrested two MS-13 gang members with criminal histories.
Multi-agency effort leads to the arrest of a cartel member
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents together with Webb County Constable’s Office Precinct 2 arrested a cartel member near downtown Laredo.