Multiple Criminal Migrants Arrested
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector agents arrested five gang members, a criminal migrant with a conviction for a child related crime, and a Mexican national with a conviction for kidnapping.…
San Diego Air and Marine Operations Interdicts Three Separate Smuggling Events in One Hour
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents interdicted three separate pangas transporting a total of 72 Mexican nationals, early Tuesday morning. Late Monday night, AMO…
Mexican Man Sentenced for Unlawful Return by an Alien Removed After Conviction for a Felony
Gulfport, Miss. – A Mexican national was sentenced to “time served” (178 days or about 6 months) in prison to be followed by 3 years of supervised release for unlawful reentry by…
Eagle Pass Agents Disrupt Smuggling Attempt
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Eagle Pass South Station interdicted a smuggling attempt, April 6. At approximately 11 p.m., agents assigned to the immigration checkpoint on Highway…
Large Group of Migrants Encountered North of Eagle Pass
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Eagle Pass Station encountered a large group of migrants after they illegally entered the United States, just before midnight,…
39 Arrests from Two U-Hauls at RGV Checkpoints
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents foil four smuggling attempts, resulting in 46 arrests. On April 6, the Brownsville Border Patrol Station (BRP) received information of a…
Two Men Sentenced Regarding Unlawful Transportation of Illegal Aliens
Gulfport, Miss. – Two Mexican nationals were sentenced for unlawful transportation of an alien within the United States (aiding and abetting), announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca, Chief Patrol Agent Jason E.…
Mexican National Sentenced for Smuggling Humans Resulting in Death
EL PASO – On Monday, a Mexican national was sentenced to 72 months in prison for his role in a human smuggling organization. According to court documents, Israel Ulloa-Osorio, 27, was an…
Five Smuggling Events Foiled in One Day
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents interdicted five migrant smuggling events resulting in 29 arrests. On the morning of April 5, agents working at the Falfurrias Border…
RGV Agents Provide Support to Distressed Migrants
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents rescue four migrants from remote ranch areas and one migrant from the Rio Grande. On April 5, Kingsville Border Patrol Station…
Law enforcement cooperation shuts down stash house with narcotics and undocumented individuals
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station, together with local law enforcement partners, shut down a stash house yielding the apprehension of several undocumented individuals and…
GOP Rep. Chip Roy Calls Dems Out On Their Latest COVID Hypocrisy
GOP Rep. Chip Roy Calls Dems Out On Their Latest COVID Hypocrisy Jennie Taer on April 6, 2022 Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy called out Democrats supporting Title 42’s end while fearing…
Boat Captain Pleads Guilty in Maritime Alien Smuggling Incident Resulting in Three Deaths
Assistant U. S. Attorneys C. Seth Askins (619) 546-6692 and Lyndzie M. Carter (619) 546-8780 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – April 6, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Antonio Hurtado pleaded guilty in federal court…
Honduran Man Sentenced for Fraud Involving a Permanent Resident Alien Card
Gulfport, Miss. – A Honduran national was sentenced to 11 months in federal prison for fraud involving a visa, permit or other document, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Chief Patrol…
Honduran Smuggler Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison
Gulfport, Miss. – A Honduran national was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for the federal crime of transporting an illegal alien within the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J.…
Large Groups Encountered in RGV
Rio Grande City, Texas – In recent days, Rio Grande City Border Patrol (RGC) agents encountered 802 migrants in six large groups. Border Patrol classifies any group of 100 migrants or more as…
Four Migrant Smuggling Events Interdicted
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents interdicted four migrant smuggling events with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) resulting in 28 arrests. Just…
U.S. Marshals Announce Operation Washout/Spring Cleaning Arrests
Baton Rouge, LA – In support of the U.S. Department of Justice efforts to reduce violent crime, the Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force (MLFTF) of the U.S. Marshals Service conducted “Operation Washout/Spring…
U.S. Marshals Arrest Trinitarios Gang Member in Lewiston, Maine
Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service, Maine Violent Offender Task Force announces the arrest of Robert Santana, 26, of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Santana was being sought by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State…
Lost Female Migrant Rescued Over the Weekend Near Yuma
YUMA, Arizona. – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued an undocumented individual in the Imperial Sand Dunes, Saturday morning. At approximately 8:20 a.m., Calexico Border Patrol agents assisted Yuma…
