Long lines formed again next to the border wall in El Paso — a scene repeated in other parts of the southern border — as migrants anticipated the end of a policy that has allowed immigration agents to quickly expel them.
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CBP Officers Arrest Homicide Fugitive
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge.
House Republicans Revive Border Policing Unit
The Border Protection Unit officers are able to “arrest, apprehend or detain persons crossing the Texas-Mexico border unlawfully.” in border-region counties.
DHS to Conduct Enforcement Operation
Immigration enforcement agents will process individuals for vetting and placement into Title 42 expulsion or Title 8 removal proceedings, as applicable. Noncitizens who pose a threat to national security or public safety will be transferred to ICE for detention.
Ysleta Port of Entry in El Paso Had a Busy 48 Hours
Three enforcement actions led to the interception of marijuana, fentanyl, ammunition, and rifle magazines.
Car Crashes into Pedestrians Outside Brownsville Shelter
The driver has been detained, but authorities say it is unclear what caused the fatal crash at a Brownsville bus stop.
CBP Officers Seize over $800K in Methamphetamine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $810,700 of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a vehicle.
CBP Looking to Hire 300 New Criminal Investigators
New criminal investigators will attend an 11-week Criminal Investigator Training Program in Georgia and a six-week OPR training program in West Virginia as well as continual training throughout their career.
Border Patrol Host Dangers of Crossing the Border Illegally
A border safety media event highlighted the dangers illegal migrants face when entrusting themselves to transnational criminal organizations to smuggle them across the border.
Falfurrias BP Stop Major Human Smuggling Attempt
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted the driver of a commercial vehicle attempting to smuggle 45 people on Monday morning.
Multiple Smuggling Attempts Shutdown by Laredo Border Patrol
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped multiple smuggling attempts throughout the week.
Unaccompanied Child Found
As agents conducted immigration inspections on all members of the group, they noticed that the adults were distancing themselves from a small child.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Fentanyl and Cocaine
Border Patrol intercepted more than an estimated $422,000 worth of fentanyl and cocaine on two separate failed smuggling attempts over the weekend.
CBP Officers Seize $1.6 Million in Cocaine
The 2004 Motor Coach Industries Limited bus was referred for a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, resulting in the discovery of 120.90 pounds of alleged cocaine within the bus.
CBP Officers Seize $2.1 Million in Cocaine
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.
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.