A CBP officer inspecting pedestrians arriving from Mexico, referred Evaristo Damian De la Rosa Silva, a 26-year-old male Mexican citizen/U.S. permanent resident, for a secondary inspection. 

Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 38 packages weighing 94.22 pounds (42.74kg) of alleged cocaine and 12 packages weighing 27.51 pounds (12.48kg) of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle.

CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating the tragic death of a 29-year-old woman in U.S. Border Patrol custody which occurred on August 27, 2023, in Harlingen, TX.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents working in the El Paso Sector continue to enforce Title 8 authority and have seen a decrease in encounters since May 11.

The case was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

U.S. Border Patrol prosecutes people found at the border without proper documents using its Title 8 authority, which carries significant consequences, including barring people from re-entry who are removed for a period of five years.

On the afternoon of August 28, a 29-year-old woman tragically passed away while in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Harlingen, Texas.

CBP officers discovered a total of 68.87 pounds of alleged cocaine within the trailer.

CBP officers utilizing biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases verified his identity and discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding felony warrant for homicide.

In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it was installed without federal authorization.

CBP officers arrested the female U.S. citizen driver and two passengers for alleged violations of U.S. immigration law and seized the vehicle.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry intercepted three separate alleged human smuggling attempts in less than 24 hours.

Roma International Bridge seized a significant amount of cocaine aboard a commercial bus in a single enforcement action over the weekend. 

CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. A 45-year-old male Mexican citizen traveler was arrested.

Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for sexual assault of a child.

All 24 individuals were safely removed from the trailer, and along with the driver transported to the Hebbronville station for further investigation.

RGV Border Patrol agents assigned to the McAllen Station (MCS) rescued a civilian from a burning vehicle which caught fire Friday morning.    

U.S. Border Patrol Agents confront threats daily as they do their best to secure our U.S. border.