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CBP officers seize rooster blades at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
U.S. CBP, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized prohibited rooster blades used for illegal cockfighting.
CBP Officers Arrest Woman Attempting to Smuggle Three Children
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge uncovered an alleged child smuggling attempt involving three minors.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Over $300K
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $331,660 in undeclared currency from a traveler destined for Mexico.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Laredo Sector Border Patrol hosted a change of command ceremony honoring Chief Patrol Agent Joel Martinez at the Laredo ISD Performing Arts Complex.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted For Sex-Related Crimes Against A Child
7/27/23 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Anzalduas International Bridge apprehended a U.S. citizen wanted for sex crimes against a child.
Rio Grande Valley agents apprehend 648 illegal migrants
On 7/24/23, Rio Grande Valley Sector BP agents have encountered five large groups consisting of 648 migrants in Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
CBP Officers Apprehend Homicide Suspect
The arrest was one of 86 fugitive apprehensions recorded by CBP officers working at area ports since the beginning of July.
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.