CBP Officers Stop Multiple Narcotic Smuggling
Officers working at the Paso Del Norte international border foiled multiple narcotic smuggling attempts on two consecutive days.
Texas Heat Related Deaths Reached a Two-Decade High
State data found that at least 279 people in Texas were killed by heat last year, and a large portion of those deaths were likely migrants who died after crossing the border.
Border Patrol Apprehends Convicted Sex Offender
Record checks revealed that one of the individuals was identified as Gabino Castelano-Cruz, a 43-year-old Mexican national who was illegally in the country.
Border Patrol Shuts Down Stash House
Border Patrol agents were able to get a total of 46 individuals from the residence.
Officers Seize High-Powered Rifles
The seizure occurred on the evening of Sunday, February 19th, at the Del Rio International Bridge.
CBP Surpasses 1 Billion Flowers Ahead of Valentine’s Day
This marks the fourth straight year that CBP has surpassed 1 billion cut flowers.
CBP Officers Seize over 2K Rounds of Ammunition
“The undeclared exportation of weapons and ammunition into Mexico is illegal.” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Child Fondling
Once in secondary, biometric verification confirmed his identity along with the active arrest warrant from Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in San Antonio.
CBP Officers Seize Fentanyl and Cocaine
Officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas intercepted 12.95 pounds of fentanyl and 44.12 pounds of cocaine.
Agents Arrest Two Sex Offenders Convicted of Battery and Rape
Del Rio Sector arrested two convicted sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States.
Kingsville Sector launches Support K-9 Program with “Chappie”
“Chappie,” a 2-year-old Standard Poodle, is one of five dogs who recently graduated as members from the Border Patrol’s Support K-9 Program.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault
Officers apprehended a male with an outstanding felony arrest warrant for repeated acts of sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age.
Gov. Greg Abbott Hires “Border Czar”
The governor said Mike Banks, a recently retired Border Patrol agent, will work with the Texas National Guard and state troopers to find ways to deter people from crossing the border illegally.
CBP Officers Save Unresponsive Infant
Officers performed lifesaving procedures on a one-month-old infant child left at Texas border.
Illegal Migrants Discovered in Tractor Trailer
Border Patrol agents discovered 16 individuals hiding in the sleeper area of the tractor trailer.
Officers Seize $274K in Unreported U.S. Currency
It is not a crime to carry more than $10,000, but it is a federal offense not to declare currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000.
Border Patrol Halted a Human Smuggling Attempt
All subjects including the driver were taken into custody and processed accordingly.
Illegal Migrant Shot and Injured by National Guard
It’s the first-known incident where a soldier has shot a migrant since the mission began. The injury is non-life threatening.
Man Dies Despite Efforts to Save his Life
While attempting the intubation, EMS personnel extracted a small plastic “baggie” from the man’s mouth.
Officers Seize Over $7.5 Million in Marijuana
The seizure occurred on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the World Trade Bridge.