Mexican National Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm

Ocala, Florida – Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Miguel Vargas-Narez (44, Mexico) to 40 months in federal prison following his convictions for possession of a firearm by…

Human Smugglers Continue to Disregard Public Safety in the RGV

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 17 arrests from three human smuggling events. On September 15, RGV agents arrested nine migrants hiding in the bed of…

RGV Agents Disrupt Smuggling Attempts

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 20 arrests disrupting four smuggling events. On September 16, Fort Brown Border Patrol Station agents referred a Pontiac Torrent to the…

‘Height Of Hypocrisy’: Sheriffs Hammer Liberal Sanctuary Cities For Complaining About Illegal Migrants

‘Height Of Hypocrisy’: Sheriffs Hammer Liberal Sanctuary Cities For Complaining About Illegal Migrants Jennie Taer on September 16, 2022 Sheriffs from across the U.S. called out liberal sanctuary cities for complaining about…

Week in Review-Gang Members and Criminal Migrants Arrested by RGV Agents

EDINBURG, Texas – This week, Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested 14 gang members, two sex offenders, and a migrant previously convicted of possession, theft, and driving while intoxicated. …

Three Smuggling Attempts Foiled by RGV Agents

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted three human smuggling events resulting in 281 arrests. On September 15, Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station (RGC) agents responded…

Two Charged in Human Smuggling Event that Ended with High-Speed Chase

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Daniel D. Shin (619) 546-7609 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY—September 15, 2022 SAN DIEGO—Sergio Cervantes-Lopez of San Diego and Remigio Sosa-Laez, a Mexican national, were charged yesterday in connection with…

Human Traffickers Continue to Disregard Public Safety in the RGV

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 17 arrests from three human smuggling events. On September 15, RGV agents arrested nine migrants hiding in the bed of…

Smugglers Put Migrants and Agents Lives in Danger

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents rescue 13 migrants from a refrigerated trailer and foil a smuggling event. On September 13, Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents working…

Brazen Smugglers Drive Through Fences in the RGV

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 21 arrests from four migrant smuggling events. On September 12, a McAllen Border Patrol Station (MSC) agent attempted to conduct…

Collaborative Law Enforcement Efforts closes stash house

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station closed a stash house in Laredo, Texas. On September 10, Border Patrol agents were working their assigned duties when they assisted Texas…

El Salvadorian sex offender sentenced for second unlawful entry

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 27-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of illegal re-entry into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Edgar Yovani Bonilla-Flores…

RGV Agents Perform Rescues and Arrests this Weekend

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and state law enforcement agencies disrupt five smuggling attempts, resulting in 137 arrests. On September 9, Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint agents,…

Laredo Port of Entry Holds 21st Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry held their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to pay tribute to the victims and honor…

Mexico Blames US For Rampant Cartel Gun Smuggling

Mexico Blames US For Rampant Cartel Gun Smuggling Jennie Taer on September 9, 2022 The Mexican government blamed the U.S. Wednesday for the cartel’s cross-border gun trafficking operations. “You have no reason…

A collaborated effort shuts down stash house

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South Station working together with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) discovered a human smuggling stash house in Laredo,…

Thirteen Defendants Charged in Imperial Valley Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network

Assistant U. S. Attorney Matthew J. Sutton (619) 546-8941 and Assistant U. S. Attorney J’me Forrest (619) 546-6741 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – September 8, 2022 SAN DIEGO – An indictment was unsealed…

Coordinated Enforcement Effort Halts Smuggling Attempt Near South Padre Island

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 27 arrests from three migrant smuggling events. On September 2, RGV agents and National Guard observed a female noncitizen cross…

Three Arrested Illegally crossing St Clair River

DETROIT – Detroit Sector Border Patrol agents arrest three foreign nationals during a smuggling attempt on the St. Clair River near Marine City early Monday morning. 3 arrested illegally crossing St. Clair…

CBP targets five human smugglers operating near Del Rio as part of ‘Se Busca Información’ campaign

Del Rio Sector “Se Busca” Subjects DEL RIO, Texas — The United States and Mexico have announced five criminal targets operating near Del Rio for their “Se Busca Información” initiative. Launched in…

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