Heat-Related Dangers
Big Bend Sector is warning people during this extreme heat wave not to cross the border illegally into the desert and mountains of West Texas.
U.S. Sues Texas Over Floating Border
The U.S. Department of Justice made good on its warning last week that it would sue Texas unless the state agreed to remove the barrier in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass.
CBP Officers Intercept Cocaine-Filled Cheese
CBP officers located four wheels of cheese that had been declared by the driver.
Floating Barrier in Rio Grande
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the 1,000-foot barrier to be deployed in the river near Eagle Pass earlier this month.
El Paso Sector Weekly Recap
El Paso Sector agents disrupted 24 human smuggling events within the last seven days alone leading to the apprehension of more than 145 smuggled illegal migrants.
CBP Remind Public of Reporting Requirements
Unless exempt by diplomatic status, all persons entering the United States, including U.S. citizens, are subject to examination and search by CBP officers.
State Investigating Claim That DPS Pushed Illegal Migrants into the Rio Grande
A state trooper’s claims that officers at the border in Eagle Pass pushed illegal migrants back into the Rio Grande.
Officers Seize Over $1 Million in Cocaine
The narcotics had a combined street value of $1,004,061.
BP Agents Provide Vital Medical Response
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.
CBP Officers Seize Currency, Cocaine and Methamphetamine
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.
Mexico Files Complaint Over Floating Barriers
The Mexican government plans to send an inspection team to see if Texas’ buoys have crossed into Mexico’s side of the border.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Apprehends Gang Member
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.
El Paso CBP Officers Seize Cocaine and Marijuana
Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of multiple bundles throughout the vehicle containing a total of 108 pounds of marijuana.
Laredo Sector BP Apprehends Gang Member
Sanchez-Garcia also had an extensive immigration and criminal history that included several felony convictions.
Officers Seize Ammunition
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.
Woman and Child Dead After They Were Recovered Unresponsive
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.
Video-Texas DPS Continue to Experience Human Smuggling
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the June 27, 2022, human smuggling tragedy where 53 migrants were left inside a tractor-trailer while traveling to San Antonio.
Human Smuggling Attempt Using Hay Bales
Hebbronville BP intercepted a human smuggling attempt utilizing a trailer pulling hay bales.
Infant Girl Among Four Found Dead in Rio Grande
All four of the deceased were found within 48 hours in the Rio Grande, a common but dangerous crossing point into the United States from Mexico.
Agents Arrest Convicted Child Sex Offender
Record checks revealed Chacon-Arriaga was convicted of statutory rape and possession of child pornography in Missouri in 2022.