Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 38 packages weighing 94.22 pounds (42.74kg) of alleged cocaine and 12 packages weighing 27.51 pounds (12.48kg) of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle.
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CBP Statement on Death in Custody
CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating the tragic death of a 29-year-old woman in U.S. Border Patrol custody which occurred on August 27, 2023, in Harlingen, TX.
Decrease in Encounters at Texas Border
U.S. Border Patrol Agents working in the El Paso Sector continue to enforce Title 8 authority and have seen a decrease in encounters since May 11.
Port of Entry CBP Officers Intercept 13,440 Rounds of Ammunition
The case was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.
Title 8 Continues Enforcement
U.S. Border Patrol prosecutes people found at the border without proper documents using its Title 8 authority, which carries significant consequences, including barring people from re-entry who are removed for a period of five years.
CBP on In-Custody Death
On the afternoon of August 28, a 29-year-old woman tragically passed away while in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Harlingen, Texas.
Officers Seize Over $910K in Cocaine
CBP officers discovered a total of 68.87 pounds of alleged cocaine within the trailer.
Officers Take Custody of Man with Homicide Warrant
CBP officers utilizing biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases verified his identity and discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding felony warrant for homicide.
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.