Half Ton of Marijuana Discovered in Trailer
“Although some of the other hard narcotics may be more lucrative to drug smuggling organizations, large interceptions of marijuana like these still keep our communities safe.”
$297K in Unreported Currency at Del Rio Port of Entry Seized
Upon physical inspection of the vehicle, packages containing $297,311 in unreported U.S. currency were discovered.
RGV Smuggling Events Lead to 136 Arrests
RGV agents relayed intelligence to the Hidalgo Police Department (HPD) regarding human smuggling via the storm drain system in Hidalgo.
Border Patrol Apprehended 24 Illegal Migrants in a Train Grain Hopper in Robstown
One individual did require medical assistance for a small cut sustained to his chin when he and the others entered the grain hopper in Laredo, Texas.
Two Large Group of Illegal Migrants Apprehend
RGV agents have encountered 48 large groups of more than 100 people this fiscal year.
Agents Seize Abandoned Weapons
Agents responded to the scene and a search of the bag revealed eight AK-47 style pistols and 10 AK-47 style 30-round magazines.
Three Stash Houses Held Over 180 People
All of the people rescued from these Stash Houses were being held against their will.
172 Illegal Migrants Apprehended in RGV
Border Patrol agents successfully foil five human smuggling attempts and apprehend 172 migrants.
Intercepting Narcotics at Pharr International Bridge
A secondary examination allowed the officers to detect packages of suspected narcotics concealed within the trailer.
Edcouch Man Wanted on Child Sexual Assault Charges
Jaime Javier Ruelas Mireles has an outstanding arrest warrant for aggravated child sexual assault.
CBP Announces Modifications to Expand SENTRI-only Vehicular Traffic
As one of its measures, CBP is announcing modifications to expand its SENTRI-only vehicular traffic processing window at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge.
International Bridge Scores Big with Nearly $1.5 Million in Hard Narcotics Interceptions
Officers conducting the inspection discovered that the vehicle’s gas tank contained alleged liquid methamphetamine and ultimately, 27.42 pounds (12.44 kg) which are valued at $548,500 were removed from the tank.
Corpus Christi Border Patrol Arrest 22 Illegal Migrants
22 illegal migrants were arrested near Agua Dulce for attempting to conceal themselves in a northbound train loaded with automobiles.
Uptick In Illegal Immigration Attempts On Trains
Migrants are discovered attempting to use the railroad system to enter the country undetected.
Kingsville Border Patrol Apprehend Man who Attempted to Drive Pass Checkpoint
The driver of the vehicle bypassed the secondary inspection area and proceeded to drive away from the checkpoint.
International Bridge Seizes over $4 Million in Methamphetamine
After conducting a non-intrusive imaging system inspection, officers discovered 114 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 217 pounds (98.5 kg) concealed within the trailer.
Three Large Groups of Migrants Encountered
This year, Rio Grande Valley (RGV) agents have encountered 44 groups of 100 or more people illegally entering the United States.
Officials Seize Hard Narcotics Worth Over $11 Million
Officers seized hard narcotics in four separate unrelated incidents that totaled over $11,000,000.
CBP Apprehend Three Criminals in Less Than 24 Hours
Since the beginning of this fiscal year, nearly 650 criminal undocumented individuals have been arrested by Laredo Sector agents.
Border Patrol Rescues Unaccompanied Child in the Rio Grande River
The fourth individual left behind on the U.S. side was a young child struggling to get out of the river.