With the aid of a non-intrusive imaging system, CBP officers discovered 28 packages hidden within the 2003 Ford.
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Illegal Migrants Found Abandoned in a Locked Trailer
Agents noticed that some undocumented migrants were crying and distraught upon entering the vehicle, with some shivering from the cold temperature outside.
Fake Electronic Goods Valued at Over $6.5M did not Make it to U.S. Commerce
This shipment of counterfeit electronics would have a domestic value of over $2.6 million and a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of over $6.5 million had they been genuine.
Over 1,000% Increase of Fentanyl, Cocaine in South Texas
A 1,066% increase in fentanyl and a 98 percent increase in cocaine seized in fiscal year 2021.
Border Patrol Arrests Sex Offender
Criminal records checks revealed his true identity as Rodrigo Ernesto Quinteros-Mercado, a registered sex offender.
Officers Discover Undeclared Spider Monkeys
Agriculture specialists at the Progreso International Bridge made an unusual discovery this past week when they encountered four undeclared spider monkeys concealed inside a duffle bag.
Allen West blasts Gov. Greg Abbott over National Guardsmen at the border
Abbott’s political challenger said guard members deployed to Operation Lone Star are facing late pay, being exposed to COVID-19, experiencing supply shortages and dealing with added stress that has led to multiple suicides tied to the mission.
Three Failed Human Smuggling Attempts
Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint referred a vehicle to secondary inspection and found one of the passengers to be illegally present in the United States.
Border Patrol Arrests Two Child Sex Offenders
Among them, Luis Felipe Aguilar-Diaz, was discovered to be a registered sex offender.
Illegal Migrants Held Against Their Will
The Harlingen Police Department received a 911 call from a Guatemalan migrant who claimed he and others were being held against their will at a home.
Collaboration Leads to 34 Arrests in RGV
Weslaco Border Patrol Station agents received information of a residence in Weslaco possibly being used to harbor illegal migrants.
Border Patrol Agents Find Unaccompanied Children
The children had handwritten notes containing phone numbers of relatives in the United States. One child had a copy of a birth certificate.
Border Patrol and DPS shut down stash houses
Stash houses are a threat to national security not only due to the criminal activity, but also because of the lack of sanitary conditions which can be a breeding ground for illnesses.
Border Protection Operations to Accept Delivery of Final 41-foot SAFE Boat
Part of that goal is to streamline aircraft and vessel acquisition and installation of technology applications.
Paxton Asks Court to Require Biden to Build the Wall
This is a follow-on pleading to Attorney General Paxton’s border wall lawsuit filed in October.
34 Illegal Migrant Arrested and Two Firearms Seized
The pursuit ended when it collided with a civilian vehicle and crashed into a fence. DPS troopers arrested the driver as agents arrived to assist.
The Homeland Security Person of the Year is awarded to people who serve the homeland security mission.
Agents Halt Two Human Smuggling Attempts
Agents arrested six undocumented illegal individuals from the countries of Guatemala and Mexico, who were being smuggled inside the pickup truck.
Multiple Criminal Migrants Arrested by Border Patrol in RGV
Rio Grande Valley Sector agents arrested three gang members and one sexual offender, all from El Salvador.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Marine Unit agents stop narcotic smuggling attempt
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents prevented a narcotic smuggling attempt and seized several bundles of marijuana in the Rio Grande.