RGV Agents Thwart Three Smuggling Attempts
RGV agents disrupted three migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 13 arrests.
Falfurrias checkpoint agents to discover 12 lbs. of cocaine
A K-9 alert, and an X-ray inspection led Falfurrias checkpoint agents to discover 12 lbs. of cocaine concealed within the passenger door of a pickup truck.
Three Separate Vehicle Pursuits and a Vehicle Stop leads to 17 Migrants Arrested
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted four illegal migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 17 arrests.
VIDEO: Family Alive After Harrowing Rescue
As the individuals neared the U.S. riverbank, the ground they were standing on collapsed and they plunged into deep water.
Kingsville Border Patrol Apprehended Six Illegal Migrants
Border Patrol agents arrested several illegal migrant criminals this week.
Fugitive Apprehend for Indecency with a Child
Campos had an outstanding warrant stemming from allegations from an incident in August of 2021.
McAllen Border Patrol Agents Arrest Three Gang Members
Record checks identified a female Salvadoran national as a member of the 18th Street gang.
CBP Works to Ensure Valentine’s Day Flowers Are Pest-Free
While it is not illegal to import flowers from other countries, certain flowers and plant materials commonly found in floral arrangements are restricted because they may carry plant pests and diseases that can cause damage to U.S. agriculture.
Citizen Struck and Killed by Vehicle Following Failure to Yield
One of the vehicle’s occupants, later identified as a 22-year-old male United States citizen, was struck by a passing vehicle as he crossed the southbound lanes of Highway 281.
Three Vehicle Pursuits and a Stash House Leads to 27 Illegal Migrants Arrested
RGV agents disrupted four illegal migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 27 arrests.
Kingsville & Corpus Christi BP Visit Young Cancer Patient
Corpus Christi and Kingsville USBP agents visited Corpus Christi Cancer Center to show support for a young cancer patient on his last day of chemotherapy.
Officers Seize Marijuana Worth Over $692K
The narcotics had an estimated street value of $692,244.
Sex Offenders and Gang Members Arrested by USBP
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested three illegal migrants with prior convictions for sexual crimes and eight gang members.
Five Human Smuggling Attempts Foiled in 11 Hours
Agents responded to a call from a concerned citizen regarding possible illegal migrants loading into a vehicle near Mission.
AG Paxton Releases Border Crisis Guidance
Attorney General Paxton continues to field inquiries from state and local law enforcement, border-area property owners, and concerned Texans throughout the state.
Over $485K Worth of Marijuana Seized by Border Patrol
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents interdicted two narcotic smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana.
Smugglers Separate Seven-Year-Old Girl from Her Mother
Agents disrupted three migrant smuggling attempts that resulted in 11 arrests and an attempt to locate a seven-year-old separated from her mother.
Stolen Vehicles Used for Human Smuggling
The vehicle became immobilized on top the railroad tracks near the 77-mile marker as the occupants fled from the vehicle.
Border Patrol Agents Aid Accident Victims
Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians provided medical aid to the two occupants until local emergency medical services arrived to take over.
31 Arrests from Five Vehicle Pursuits Within 24-Hours
The vehicle failed to yield and led agents on a vehicle pursuit until it came to a stop in the median of U.S. Highway 77.