Five Human Smuggling Attempts Foiled in 11 Hours
Agents responded to a call from a concerned citizen regarding possible illegal migrants loading into a vehicle near Mission.
AG Paxton Releases Border Crisis Guidance
Attorney General Paxton continues to field inquiries from state and local law enforcement, border-area property owners, and concerned Texans throughout the state.
Over $485K Worth of Marijuana Seized by Border Patrol
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents interdicted two narcotic smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana.
Smugglers Separate Seven-Year-Old Girl from Her Mother
Agents disrupted three migrant smuggling attempts that resulted in 11 arrests and an attempt to locate a seven-year-old separated from her mother.
Stolen Vehicles Used for Human Smuggling
The vehicle became immobilized on top the railroad tracks near the 77-mile marker as the occupants fled from the vehicle.
Border Patrol Agents Aid Accident Victims
Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians provided medical aid to the two occupants until local emergency medical services arrived to take over.
31 Arrests from Five Vehicle Pursuits Within 24-Hours
The vehicle failed to yield and led agents on a vehicle pursuit until it came to a stop in the median of U.S. Highway 77.
Officers Seize over $300K in Cocaine
After physically inspecting the vehicle, officers discovered 15 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 40.30 pounds concealed within the vehicle.
CBP Officers Arrest 34 Fugitives Since the Beginning of 2022
Some significant arrests made were for aggravated sexual assault of a child, second degree murder, sexual exploitation of a minor, kidnapping of a minor, indecency with a child and lewd acts upon a child.
Traveler Intercepted While Attempting to Board International Flight
CBP officers confirm that the subject had an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault, a first-degree felony entered Jan. 7 by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office out of McKinney.
U.S. Southern Command Seize 4.7 Tons of Cocaine in October and November
Air and Marine Operations National Air Security Operations Centers located in Corpus Christi operate throughout North, Central and South America in defense of the borders of the United States and to prevent attempts to smuggle persons or contraband.
$1.5 Million Worth of Drugs at the Hidalgo Port of Entry
Upon a canine and non-intrusive imaging inspection by CBP officers, a total 38 pounds of alleged cocaine and 448 grams of alleged fentanyl were discovered.
Border Patrol Divers Recover Deceased Body from Gravel Pit
Agents were informed that two individuals ran into a nearby gravel pit, which was full of water, and one did not resurface.
Carrizo Springs Agents Seize Narcotics, Stolen Weapon
An immigration inspection of the occupants revealed three U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle four undocumented migrants.
Officers Seize $358K in Methamphetamine
With the aid of a non-intrusive imaging system, CBP officers discovered 28 packages hidden within the 2003 Ford.
Illegal Migrants Found Abandoned in a Locked Trailer
Agents noticed that some undocumented migrants were crying and distraught upon entering the vehicle, with some shivering from the cold temperature outside.
Fake Electronic Goods Valued at Over $6.5M did not Make it to U.S. Commerce
This shipment of counterfeit electronics would have a domestic value of over $2.6 million and a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of over $6.5 million had they been genuine.
Over 1,000% Increase of Fentanyl, Cocaine in South Texas
A 1,066% increase in fentanyl and a 98 percent increase in cocaine seized in fiscal year 2021.
Border Patrol Arrests Sex Offender
Criminal records checks revealed his true identity as Rodrigo Ernesto Quinteros-Mercado, a registered sex offender.
Officers Discover Undeclared Spider Monkeys
Agriculture specialists at the Progreso International Bridge made an unusual discovery this past week when they encountered four undeclared spider monkeys concealed inside a duffle bag.