After physically inspecting the vehicle, officers discovered 15 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 40.30 pounds concealed within the vehicle.

Some significant arrests made were for aggravated sexual assault of a child, second degree murder, sexual exploitation of a minor, kidnapping of a minor, indecency with a child and lewd acts upon a child.

CBP officers confirm that the subject had an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault, a first-degree felony entered Jan. 7 by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office out of McKinney.

Air and Marine Operations National Air Security Operations Centers located in Corpus Christi operate throughout North, Central and South America in defense of the borders of the United States and to prevent attempts to smuggle persons or contraband.

Upon a canine and non-intrusive imaging inspection by CBP officers, a total 38 pounds of alleged cocaine and 448 grams of alleged fentanyl were discovered.

Agents were informed that two individuals ran into a nearby gravel pit, which was full of water, and one did not resurface.

An immigration inspection of the occupants revealed three U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle four undocumented migrants.

With the aid of a non-intrusive imaging system, CBP officers discovered 28 packages hidden within the 2003 Ford.

Agents noticed that some undocumented migrants were crying and distraught upon entering the vehicle, with some shivering from the cold temperature outside.

A 1,066% increase in fentanyl and a 98 percent increase in cocaine seized in fiscal year 2021.

Criminal records checks revealed his true identity as Rodrigo Ernesto Quinteros-Mercado, a registered sex offender.

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.

Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint referred a vehicle to secondary inspection and found one of the passengers to be illegally present in the United States.

Among them, Luis Felipe Aguilar-Diaz, was discovered to be a registered sex offender.

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.

Weslaco Border Patrol Station agents received information of a residence in Weslaco possibly being used to harbor illegal migrants.

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.