Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for alleged lewd and lascivious acts towards a minor.
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TX Legislature Tries to Make Illegal Border Crossings a State Crime
The federal courts have repeatedly ruled that immigration law enforcement falls under federal jurisdiction.
Officers Find Over $90K in Cocaine from Body Carrier
Officers intercepted $91,800 worth of alleged cocaine from a traveler using the Trusted Traveler Program Lane.
Border Patrol Officers Apprehend Fugitive
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for a sexual offense involving a child.
Federal Judge Orders Immigration Agents to Stop Removing Texas’ Concertina Wire
Judge Alia Moses will hear arguments from Texas and the Biden administration next week to determine whether her temporary order will continue past Nov. 13.
Joint U.S.-Mexico “Se Busca Información” initiative
People who have information about the targets can confidentially report this information to law enforcement at 800-635-2509 or 915-314-8194.
AG Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Destruction of Texas Border Barrier
Federal agents have developed and implemented a practice of destroying Texas’s concertina wire to encourage, induce, and assist thousands of aliens to illegally cross the Rio Grande and enter Texas.
Laredo Border Patrol Selects Youth of the Month Honorees for October 2023
At the end of the school year, 11 Youth of the Month recipients are considered for the prestigious Border Patrol Youth of the Year award.
Texas Sues to Stop Border Patrol Agents from Cutting State’s Razor wire at the Border
According to the lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, Border Patrol agents “not only cut Texas’ concertina wire, but also attach ropes or cables from the back of pickup trucks to ease illegal” migrants’ ability to get onto the U.S. side of the river.
Texas Lawmakers Weigh Spending $1.5 Billion on Border Barriers
The House Appropriations Committee passed House Bill 6 on Monday. If it becomes law, the bill would fund an estimated 50 miles of new barriers at the 1,200-mile Texas-Mexico border.
Agents Discover 12 Illegal Migrants Inside a Stash House
Twelve undocumented non-citizens were found inside the house and later taken to the Laredo South Station to be processed accordingly.
Día de los Muertos Prohibited Agricultural Items
Certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and disease, such as the citrus greening disease.
Methamphetamine Concealed in Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Officers seized $10.7 million in methamphetamine from a shipment of fresh jalapeño peppers.
CBP Officers Seize $927K Worth of Methamphetamine
CBP officers discovered 93 packages hidden within the vehicle.
Officers Take Custody of Man Wanted for Attempted Capital Murder
On October 12, 21-year-old Danny Lee Cazares was escorted to the Hidalgo International Bridge by Mexican authorities.
Officers Seize $156K in Cocaine
CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver and turned her over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations.
Border Bill Moves to Allows state Police to arrest Illegal Migrants
Two immigration bills advanced in the Senate on Thursday evening.
Officers Seize $930K in Methamphetamine
CBP turned the narcotics, vehicle and subject over to Hidalgo Police Department for further investigation on state drug charges.
CBP Officers Seize $253K in Cocaine
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, “As the old adage says, ‘trust, but verify.’” Narcotics infiltration into our trusted trader programs will absolutely not be tolerated.”
CBP Officers Seize $906K in Cocaine
Field Operations officers seized $906,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action.