Over a recent 24-hour period. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry apprehended three men wanted on outstanding warrants for alleged felony offenses ranging from child sex abuse to human smuggling.
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Jesse D. Muñoz named Chief Patrol Agent, Laredo Sector
Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, Troy A. Miller and U.S. Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens are pleased to announce the selection of Jesse D. Muñoz, CPA for the Laredo Sector Border Patrol.
Biden Admin Should Continue Border Wall After Court Deadline Passes
Texas sued to stop an executive order issued by President Biden on his Inauguration Day to stop border wall construction and divert funds that had already been allocated for the project.
CBP Officers Seize Over $835K in Marijuana at World Trade Bridge
The seizure occurred on Monday, July 29.
Warrant - Indecency with a Child
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in the Houston area on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense involving a child.
Illegal Migrants Found in Locked Train Compartment
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Cotulla Station discovered and rescued 23 illegal migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Over 12 Pounds of Heroin
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $234,000 in alleged heroin discovered to be hidden within a vehicle over the weekend.
New Non-Intrusive Inspection Added at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
Once operational, vehicular traffic will flow toward the LEP systems after they cross the international boundary and before they reach the primary inspection booth.
Texas National Guard is Shooting Pepper Balls to Deter Illegal Migrants at the Border
The state says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people.
Two Men Wanted on Felony Warrants for Sex-Related Offenses
“In back-to-back fashion, our frontline officers intercepted two men within a 48-hour period that had outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses,” said Port Director Liliana Flores.
Officers Seize Over $500K in Cocaine
Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in officers extracting a total of 25 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 65.25 pounds.
New Immigration Policy to Limit Asylum Seekers Face Criticism. "Why Now?"
President Joe Biden’s new executive order, unveiled Tuesday, will restrict the number of asylum seekers allowed to cross the border when crossings reach a certain level.
Watch a Conversation on the U.S.-Mexico Border and the Election
A discussion on the landmark federal policy shifts that precipitated last year’s deadly Juárez detention center fire, and how immigration is shaping the presidential election.
Methamphetamine Seized at Laredo's Port of Entry
Last weekend more than $233,000 in methamphetamine was seized in a single enforcement action.
Officers Seize $1.3M in Cocaine at Roma Port of Entry
A CBP officer referred a tractor trailer hauling a shipment of soft drinks for secondary inspection.
Eagle Pass Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Felony Warrant for Child Sex Offense
Officers assigned to the Camino Real International Bridge apprehend a man wanted for felony warrant for a child sex offense.
Port of Entry Encourages Seeking Online Travel Permits
To help reduce wait times and long lines, travelers can take advantage of facial biometrics and the CBP One, which is a single portal for CBP mobile applications and services.
Officers Seize $5.4M in Methamphetamine
The seizure occurred on May 9 at the Pharr International Bridge.
CBP Seizes Ketamine Disguised as Toy Products
According to the DEA, Ketamine distorts the perception of sight and sound and makes the user feel disconnected and not in control.
CBP officers seize $496K in Cocaine
The seizure occurred on Thursday, May 9, at World Trade Bridge.