This week, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents had a violent encounter, prevented an individual from drowning and saved three abandoned children near the river.
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Kingsville Border Patrol Find Smugglers
On Tuesday, March 14, smugglers modify their vehicle to conceal humans that were hiding in the trunk.
CBP Phone Scam Continues to Target Citizens
Telephone scammers are targeting residents nationwide to gain personal information that would bypass financial security protocols.
House Unveils Bill Giving State Authority to Return Illegal Migrants
House Bill 20 would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal rule.
Smuggling Attempts Halted at the Laredo Sector I-35 Checkpoint
During inspection, Border Patrol agents discovered 12 individuals inside the sleeper area.
Officers Seize over $4 Million in Cocaine
Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $4,109,000 worth of alleged cocaine in two separate incidents over the weekend.
Officers Seize $2.4 Million in Methamphetamine
Border Patrol seized more than $2.4 million in alleged methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
Truck Bursts into Flames
U.S. Border Patrol agents working in McAllen, Texas rescued a civilian from a burning vehicle and a migrant from drowning in the river near Abram, Texas, on March 1.
Carry-On Containing Over 7 Pounds of Meth Found
Abuse can lead to paranoia, exhaustion, heart conditions, convulsions, stroke, and death.
BP Halted Another Human Smuggling Attempt
Border Patrol agents successfully deployed a Vehicle Immobilization Device. The driver was still able to turn onto the highway before colliding with two other vehicles, including a Border Patrol vehicle.
CBP Officers Stop Multiple Narcotic Smuggling
Officers working at the Paso Del Norte international border foiled multiple narcotic smuggling attempts on two consecutive days.
Texas Heat Related Deaths Reached a Two-Decade High
State data found that at least 279 people in Texas were killed by heat last year, and a large portion of those deaths were likely migrants who died after crossing the border.
Border Patrol Apprehends Convicted Sex Offender
Record checks revealed that one of the individuals was identified as Gabino Castelano-Cruz, a 43-year-old Mexican national who was illegally in the country.
Border Patrol Shuts Down Stash House
Border Patrol agents were able to get a total of 46 individuals from the residence.
Officers Seize High-Powered Rifles
The seizure occurred on the evening of Sunday, February 19th, at the Del Rio International Bridge.
CBP Surpasses 1 Billion Flowers Ahead of Valentine’s Day
This marks the fourth straight year that CBP has surpassed 1 billion cut flowers.
CBP Officers Seize over 2K Rounds of Ammunition
“The undeclared exportation of weapons and ammunition into Mexico is illegal.” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez.
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Child Fondling
Once in secondary, biometric verification confirmed his identity along with the active arrest warrant from Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in San Antonio.
CBP Officers Seize Fentanyl and Cocaine
Officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas intercepted 12.95 pounds of fentanyl and 44.12 pounds of cocaine.
Agents Arrest Two Sex Offenders Convicted of Battery and Rape
Del Rio Sector arrested two convicted sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States.