77 Illegal Migrants Including One Fugitive Discovered in Stash Houses
Law enforcement arrested an individual wanted for murder as part of a group of 77 smuggled illegal migrants discovered in two stash houses.
Nearly $624K in Cocaine Seized at Pharr International Bridge
The seizure occurred on Sept. 26 at the Pharr International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2013 Ford for secondary inspection.
CBP Officers Seize $675K Worth of Cocaine
Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
Youth of the Month Program
The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo.
Video - Texas DPS Find 16 Illegal Immigrants Behind False Wall Inside Trailer
Jhonson was arrested and charged with 16 counts of smuggling of persons with the likelihood of serious bodily injury or death.
CBP Officers Seize $730K in Cocaine
The narcotics had an estimated street value of $730,012.
Federal Border Agency Report on Uvalde School Shooting
The review of CBP agents’ response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting found that active shooting training was insufficient.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Homicide
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry, encountered a man wanted for homicide out of Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
El Paso CBP Enforcement Activity Continues
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry recorded multiple enforcement actions during the last 10 days.
CBP Apprehend Three Men in 24 Hours on Sex-Related Warrants
Over a recent 24-hour period. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry apprehended three men wanted on outstanding warrants for alleged felony offenses ranging from child sex abuse to human smuggling.
Jesse D. Muñoz named Chief Patrol Agent, Laredo Sector
Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, Troy A. Miller and U.S. Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens are pleased to announce the selection of Jesse D. Muñoz, CPA for the Laredo Sector Border Patrol.
Biden Admin Should Continue Border Wall After Court Deadline Passes
Texas sued to stop an executive order issued by President Biden on his Inauguration Day to stop border wall construction and divert funds that had already been allocated for the project.
CBP Officers Seize Over $835K in Marijuana at World Trade Bridge
The seizure occurred on Monday, July 29.
Warrant - Indecency with a Child
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in the Houston area on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense involving a child.
Illegal Migrants Found in Locked Train Compartment
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Cotulla Station discovered and rescued 23 illegal migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Over 12 Pounds of Heroin
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $234,000 in alleged heroin discovered to be hidden within a vehicle over the weekend.
New Non-Intrusive Inspection Added at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
Once operational, vehicular traffic will flow toward the LEP systems after they cross the international boundary and before they reach the primary inspection booth.
Texas National Guard is Shooting Pepper Balls to Deter Illegal Migrants at the Border
The state says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people.
Two Men Wanted on Felony Warrants for Sex-Related Offenses
“In back-to-back fashion, our frontline officers intercepted two men within a 48-hour period that had outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses,” said Port Director Liliana Flores.
Officers Seize Over $500K in Cocaine
Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in officers extracting a total of 25 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 65.25 pounds.