U.S. Justice Department Argues for Removal of Texas’ Floating Border
In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it was installed without federal authorization.
75-year-old Female Arrested for Human Smuggling Attempt
CBP officers arrested the female U.S. citizen driver and two passengers for alleged violations of U.S. immigration law and seized the vehicle.
CBP Officers Intercept Three Human Smuggling Attempts in Less than 24 hours
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry intercepted three separate alleged human smuggling attempts in less than 24 hours.
CBP Officers Seize Cocaine Worth Over $380K
Roma International Bridge seized a significant amount of cocaine aboard a commercial bus in a single enforcement action over the weekend.
CBP Officers Seize Over $860K in Methamphetamine
CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. A 45-year-old male Mexican citizen traveler was arrested.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Offense
Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for sexual assault of a child.
Human Smuggling attempt in Hebbronville
All 24 individuals were safely removed from the trailer, and along with the driver transported to the Hebbronville station for further investigation.
McAllen Agents Rescue Civilian After Vehicle Crash
RGV Border Patrol agents assigned to the McAllen Station (MCS) rescued a civilian from a burning vehicle which caught fire Friday morning.
Agents Discover Hidden Weapons and Ammunition
U.S. Border Patrol Agents confront threats daily as they do their best to secure our U.S. border.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Homicide
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted for homicide.
Kingsville Agents Arrest Human Smuggler with Firearm
RGV BP agents arrested five people and seized a firearm in a failed human smuggling attempt at the Javier Vega, Jr. Checkpoint.
CBP officers seize over $4 million in methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $4,360,000 of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of mixed vegetables.
Travelers Should Build Extra Time into Cross Border Trips During Texas Sales Tax Holiday
U.S. CBP is reminding travelers to build more time into their travel plans as the annual Texas back to school tax-free.
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.