“This large cocaine seizure in the cargo environment reflects the reality of the drug threat our frontline officers face every day,” said Port Director Pete Beattie.
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CBP Officers Apprehend Carlos Pargas Magallanes on Felony Child Indecency Warrant
Based on information from NCIC, CBP officers have made previous arrests of individuals wanted for homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion.
Field Operations Academy seeks accreditation
Accreditation recognizes CBP’s superior public safety training and professional excellence.
CBP Officers Seize Over $4M in Narcotics
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized more than $4,000,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.
CBP Officers Seize Over $793K in Cocaine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $793,005 worth of alleged cocaine concealed within a vehicle.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive in Laredo
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, Oct. 7 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
$267K in Cocaine Seized by CBP Officers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $267,000 in cocaine.
CBP Officers Apprehend Two Wanted Men
CBP officers used biometric verification and discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding felony arrest warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child.
CBP Officers Seize $17.4M in Methamphetamine
The narcotics had an estimated street value of $17,431,726.
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.