Border Patrol Disrupts Human Smuggling Operation
A total of 13 people were being held inside the home.
Abbott Expands Texas’ Busing Plan of Illegal Migrants
Abbott said Philadelphia’s mayor has “long-celebrated and fought for sanctuary city status, making the city an ideal addition to Texas’ list of drop-off locations.”
Agents Rescue three People Found Lost in Remote Ranchland
Border Patrol agents rescued three people that were lost and one person was found unresponsive.
Border Patrol halted two human smuggling attempts at the I-35 checkpoint
Border Patrol agents discovered anomalies in the back of the sleeper area.
Corpus Christi BP find Fentanyl on SPID Seashore
The DEA state that a lethal dose of fentanyl equates to 10-15 grains of table salt.
Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Salgado has been wanted since March of 2014. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony in the State of Texas.
Four Failed Smuggling Attempts
RGV Border Patrol agents interdicted four smuggling events leading to 117 arrests.
Smugglers Use Trailers to Transport Illegal Migrants
Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents working at the Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint apprehended 14 illegal migrants from a tractor trailer.
Border Patrol Agents Locate Lost Individuals
The first incident occurred on Nov. 5, when agents at the Hebbronville Station were notified of three individuals that were lost in the area.
Smugglers Leave Two Illegal Migrants Stranded in the Rio Grande
Border Patrol riverine agents enlist the assistance of Mission Fire Department to orchestrate a shallow-swift water rescue.
CBP Offers Dia De Los Muertos Border Crossing Advice
With the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) Border Patrol officials are reminding the public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S.
RGV Agents Stop Three Smuggling Events
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents referred a Chevrolet Suburban to the secondary inspection area after the driver displayed nervous behavior.
2.4 Million Illegal Migrant Arrested at Border this Year
The open-door policy has created an historic pace of illegal migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Youth of the Month Honorees for October
Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded the Youth of the Month honorees for October during a ceremony at Lyndon B. Johnson High School.
Man Dies After He is Stuck by Vehicle While Fleeing
A short time later, CBP agent and a guardsman heard a loud crash and observed a vehicle come to a stop on the highway.
Officers Seize over 2K Rounds of Undeclared Ammunition
U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted 2,399 rounds of undeclared ammunition.
Smugglers Use Gondola Train Outside of Kingsville
Over the weekend, Kingsville agents discovered 12 illegal migrants concealed in a train cart full of scrap metal.
Collaboration Leads to 250 Arrests in the RGV
Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents requested DPS assistance at a vehicle stop after the driver sped through the bus lane at the Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint.
Agents Fatally Shoot Apprehended Man
This matter is under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and under review by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
Hebbronville Agents Halt Two Vehicles Involved in Human Smuggling
Hebbronville Station EMTs were requested and arrived on scene, but none of the subjects required immediate medical attention.