Eagle Pass Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender
As a convicted felon, he faces a charge of 8 USC § 1326 – Re-entry after Deportation, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
14 States File with U.S. Supreme Court About the Costs of Illegal Immigration
The rule in question, known as the “public-charge rule,” prohibits the entry of illegal aliens who are likely to become significant financial burdens on American citizens.
Border Patrol Rescues and Arrests Last Weekend
Falfurrias Border Patrol found a sealed box with five illegal migrants trapped inside. The box was completely sealed and secured down with cargo straps with no means of escape for the occupants.
CBP Host 21st Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
CBP held their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to pay tribute to the victims and honor the survivors of the terroristic attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
Smuggling Attempt Near SPI
Three illegal migrants were determined to need Emergency Medical Services and they were transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Agents Discover People Hidden Inside a Confined Compartment
A service canine alerted agents to the SUV and the driver was referred to secondary inspection.
Smugglers Continue to Endanger Illegal Migrants
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents made 24 arrests from three illegal migrant smuggling events.
‘Se Busca Información’ Campaign Targets Human Smugglers
Launched in 2016 as a joint effort between the U.S. Border Patrol and the Government of Mexico, “Se Busca Información” identifies individuals associated with transnational criminal organizations wanted for crimes associated with human and drug smuggling on both sides of the border.
Nine Drown While Crossing Rio Grande
On Saturday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that nine illegal migrants had died while trying to cross the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass.
CBP Officers Seize $7.6 Million in Cocaine
“Within a four-day span, our frontline CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry seized a total of three significant loads of cocaine in the cargo environment; more than $19 million in cocaine in three separate interceptions,” said Port Director Alberto Flores.
Officers Yields Hard Narcotics
Officers stopped multiple hard narcotics smuggling attempts over the weekend.
Agents Apprehend 494 Illegal Migrants in Three Large Groups
The logistics required to transport and process groups of this size continues to place a strain on manpower and resources, as they are often encountered in desolate areas inaccessible to large transport vehicles.
How Busing Illegal Migrants is Affecting New York
TribCast discuss how the busing of illegal migrants to New York is affecting Texas, New York and the illegal migrants themselves.
Smuggling Disruptions Continue in Kingsville
Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents rescued two lost illegal migrant women suffering from severe dehydration.
Over 40 Illegal Individuals Apprehended
Border Patrol agents working in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies apprehended several undocumented individuals in three separate events.
Four Smuggling Attempts Foiled by Border Patrol
RGV agents disrupted four human smuggling events resulting in the arrest of 43 individuals.
Abbott Sends Five More Buses of Illegal Migrants to New York
The policy is an expansion of the governor’s plan to control border security in Texas by busing illegal migrants to Washington, D.C.
Border Patrol Rescued an Individual from the Rio Grande
Border Patrol agents working rescued an individual attempting to cross the Rio Grande illegally.
Unaccompanied Child Imposters Identified
Border Patrol Agents identified 10 adults posing as unaccompanied minors while in custody.
Smuggling Leads to the Arrest of 15 Subjects
RGV agents were led on two vehicle pursuits and discovered a hotel room being used to harbor illegal migrants.
