Upon further examination, including canine, and non-intrusive inspection systems, CBP officers discovered 63 packages containing a total of 163 pounds of cocaine hidden in the floor of the flatbed trailer.
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High Speed Chase ends in Robstown
On Friday, April 14, 2023, a high-speed vehicle pursuit was initiated by Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office on Highway 281 in Alice and ended in Robstown on Highway 77.
Agriculture Enforcement Nets Hundreds of Violations
Border Protection agriculture specialists recorded 878 violations while conducting an operation targeting prohibited agriculture items during the week leading up to Easter.
Fugitive Sought for Child Indecency
“It’s unthinkable, but every year, thousands of children are victimized by crimes involving sexual abuse,” said Port Director Alberto Flores.
CBP Officers Seize $372K in Cocaine
A closer examination revealed six packages hidden within the vehicle containing 14 pounds of cocaine also hidden within Easter boxes in the vehicle.
Easter Travel Tips
CBP agriculture specialists continue to fulfill CBP’s agriculture mission by excluding harmful pests and diseases from becoming established in the U.S.
Border Patrol Arrests Gang Member
Duarte-Cazares has an extensive criminal history that includes prior felony convictions for Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, Robbery, and several immigration violations.
Over 140 Illegal Migrants Found in Two Stash Houses
Border Patrol agents received information regarding a possible stash house in the area.
Marine Unit Rescue Several Individuals in the Rio Grande
The individuals appeared to be struggling with the current.
Group of Illegal Migrants Encountered by CBP Were Misinformed
More than 1,000 illegal migrants, mostly from Venezuela, surrendered themselves to Border Patrol Agents in the El Paso Sector, on Wednesday, after reports indicated that migrants may have been misinformed regarding current immigration policies and initiatives.
Border Patrol Apprehends Convicted Felon
Angel Ortega-Cruz had a prior felony conviction for Assault and Sex Offense Fourth Degree-Sex Contact.
Officers Seize an Estimated $135k in Cocaine
“Every illicit narcotics shipment that CBP officers intercept is significant,” said Port Director Arnoldo Gomez.
Kingsville Border Patrol Find Missing Juvenile
Further investigation of the subjects revealed the occupant was a missing juvenile registered in the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children database.
Fire at Migrant Center in Mexico near El Paso Kills at Least 39
There were a total of 68 men in the facility, 29 of whom were injured and transported to four local hospitals in “delicate-serious conditions.”
Illegal Migrants Found Suffocating Inside Locked Train Car
U.S. Border Patrol responded to a 911 call alerting them about a group of people who were trapped for hours inside of a shipping container.
Agents Seize Over 1000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs
RGV Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted five narcotic smuggling events in two days, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of over $1,000,000 in drugs.
CBP Advises Traveling Public on Easter Egg Regulations
With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 or less per person.
Unreported Currency at Hidalgo Port
Stacks of bills containing $126,000 in unreported currency seized by CBP officers.
Water Rescue Initiative Kicks Off to Save Lives
The Missing Migrant Program has deployed numerous landmark markers to aid migrants who become lost during their journey into the United States.
CBP Officers Seize 34 Weapons
Officers assigned to the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines and ammunition.