The narcotics had a combined street value of $1,004,061.

The agents approached the vehicle, found the driver and passenger injured from the collision and provided first aid medical treatment pending arrival of local emergency services. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers intercepted $164,934 in unreported currency, a combined 39.2 pounds of cocaine and 9.25 pounds of methamphetamine on four separate failed smuggling attempts.

The Mexican government plans to send an inspection team to see if Texas’ buoys have crossed into Mexico’s side of the border.

Hernandez has an extensive criminal history that includes felony convictions for Violent Crime/Drugs/Machine Gun and Interference with Commerce by Threat or Violence and several immigration violations.

Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of multiple bundles throughout the vehicle containing a total of 108 pounds of marijuana.

Sanchez-Garcia also had an extensive immigration and criminal history that included several felony convictions.  

The incident occurred on July 6, when CBP officers selected a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old male, U.S. citizen for a routine inspection.

Eagle Pass Fire Department medical personnel arrived on scene and took over care of the two unresponsive illegal migrants at approximately 4:58 p.m. 

Hebbronville BP intercepted a human smuggling attempt utilizing a trailer pulling hay bales.

Record checks revealed Chacon-Arriaga was convicted of statutory rape and possession of child pornography in Missouri in 2022.

The Laredo Port of Entry will implement a variety of effective measures to facilitate a smooth, orderly traffic flow, including electronic tourist permits, and a satellite, off-site I-94 processing facility.

After entering each home, Border Patrol agents discovered multiple people being illegally harbored.

Hebbronville Border Patrol agents encountered a pickup truck hauling a portable barn on top of a flatbed trailer when it approached the primary inspection lane of the FM1017 Border Patrol checkpoint.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male wanted for sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.

Port Director Mercado began his federal career in January 1991, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Following his tour of duty he attended the University of Texas San Antonio, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in Latin American history.