More than $517K in heroin Discovered at Port of Entry
Physical inspection led to the discovery of six packages of alleged heroin concealed within tortilla presses and candy dispensers.
Summary of Shooter Killed at Border Patrol Facility
At approximately 5:44 a.m., the man exited his vehicle and stood in the parking lot of the Annex wearing a mask, a vest resembling a body armor plate carrier, shorts, and carrying a black bag.
Not so sweet - CBP Seize $23 Million in Methamphetamine
On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya.
RGV Sector Seize 800 Pounds of Narcotics
All cases have been referred to the appropriate federal agencies for further investigation and prosecution.
Wait Times and Advisories at Border Crossings
With the summer travel season in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeing a significant increase in international travelers entering through the southern border.
Eagle Pass CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, July 7 when CBP officers at the Camino Real International Bridge referred Raymundo Jimenez Medina, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.
Michigan Man Dead After Firing at U.S. Border Patrol Station in McAllen
Three officials were injured during the shooting and is recovering.
CBP Officers Apprehend Female Mexican Citizen Allegedly Claiming U.S. Citizenship
On July 2, a CBP officer processing travelers referred a 33-year-old woman who did not produce any form of identification and who allegedly claimed to be a U.S. citizen.
DHS Issues Waiver for Construction of Waterborne Barriers in Texas
The waterborne barrier will be constructed in the Rio Grande River in Cameron County, Texas within the U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector.
Laredo Port Bust: CBP Officers Seize $513K in Narcotics
The seizure occurred on Friday, June 27 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.
Cocaine Worth $668K Confiscated by CBP at Hidalgo Port of Entry
Homeland Security Investigations arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
Individual Taken Into Custody for Human Smuggling
Laredo Sector Agents followed Hernandez-Herrera to a residence on where they observed suspected illegal aliens leave the house and enter the vehicle.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Child Sexual Assault
The fugitive apprehension occurred on June 28 when CBP officers at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge referred Maria Carmean Chavez Barrajas, a 44-year-old female U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection. #BorderNews
Border Patrol Cancels Over 1K CDLs
The Texas Hold'em initiative uses existing state laws to permanently revoke the Commercial Driver’s License of any person who is convicted of felony smuggling transportation charges while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
ICE Conducts Raid on Contractor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville Campus
The raid was first reported by The South Texan, the university’s student-run campus newspaper.
RGV Border Patrol Agents Arrest Sex Offender
Agents apprehended Jesus Jaime Saavedra-Orozco, a Mexican national during routine border security operations.
Amid Immigration Crackdown, Texas Reins in Border Spending
With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.
CBP Officers Seize $815K in Unreported U.S. Currency
CBP officers discovered bulk U.S. currency totaling $815,475 hidden within the vehicle.
More Than $6.7 million in Methamphetamine Discovered at Pharr International Bridge
CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Murder
CBP officers encountered 31-year-old Alan Alexis Ornelas, of Desoto, Texas, as he arrived from Mexico at the Hidalgo International Bridge.