El Paso Sector Warns of Dangerous Misinformation Spread by Smuggling Organizations
Criminal organizations are deliberately misleading vulnerable individuals with deceptive claims about changes to the asylum process.
DHS Issues Waiver for Border Wall in Texas
These miles will be built as part of an existing border wall contract that is already under construction.
Video - Troopers and Agents Located Three Illegal Immigrants Hiding Inside Irrigation Pipes
The three illegal immigrants were turned over to U.S. Border Patrol for removal proceedings.
Alton Man Wanted for Sex Offense Against a Child
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Saturday, Aug. 23, when CBP officers at the Progreso International Bridge referred Cirino Gutierrez, a 49-year-old U.S. citizen for secondary inspection.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Weapons Trafficking
The National Crime Information Center is a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies including outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses.
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize More Than $297K in Cocaine
CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle.
USCIS to Consider Anti-Americanism in Immigrant Benefit Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the Policy Manual relating to aliens’ past requests for parole and any involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations.
CBP Seizes Nearly 70 Pounds of Meth at Paso del Norte
A nonintrusive inspection was conducted through Z-Portal. A high-throughput, drive-through inspection system for large trucks, buses and cargo containers.
CBP Officers Detain Man for Assaulting Officers
Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the traveler and initiated a criminal investigation.
Feds Plan to Build Nation’s Biggest Migrant Detention Center at Fort Bliss
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract to build and run a 5,000-bed tent camp at the Army base in El Paso.
$488K in Narcotics Discovered at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
“This drug seizure demonstrates the dedication of our officers,” said Port Director Pete Beattie.
AMO Helicopter Crew Conducts Two Rescues in the Mountains
On Aug. 9, CBP/AMO, El Paso Air Branch received a call from El Paso County Search and Rescue for a helicopter hoist rescue of a severely dehydrated hiker in Franklin Mountains nearby.
Border Enforcement at Historic Levels
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today released finalized operational statistics for July 2025, recording another historic performance across the agency’s core missions.
CBP officers seize more than $600K in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
A CBP officer selected the vehicle for inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team.
CBP officers seize over $1.1M in fentanyl and cocaine
A nonintrusive inspection led to the discovery of a white, powdery substance concealed within stationary bike rollers.
$2.3 Million of Cocaine Seized at Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint
A U.S. citizen attempted to smuggle 30 bundles of cocaine.
CBP Seize $803K in Methamphetamine at Donna International Bridge
The narcotics have a street value of $803,692.
CBP Officers Seize Cocaine Load at Ysleta Port
A CBP drug sniffing dog searched the vehicle and alerted the officers to the presence of narcotics.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Assault on a Child
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Saturday July 19, when CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred Miguel Maldonado, a 51-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.
CBP Officers Stop Internal Carrier Smuggling Fentanyl
An initial exam indicated that the man could be concealing drugs internally.