Border Patrol Agents Encounter Stolen Vehicle at Checkpoint

UVALDE, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Uvalde Border Patrol Immigration Checkpoint on Highway 90 encountered a stolen vehicle during normal operations, Jan. 18. At approximately 8:30 a.m., a…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents aid accident victims

LAREDO, Texas – In two separate events, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents provided timely assistance that prevented further injuries and suffering which helped ensure the safety of the individuals involved until Emergency Medical…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners encounter stolen vehicles used for human smuggling

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Cotulla Station and local law enforcement partners discover multiple stolen vehicles involved in human smuggling. The first incident occurred in the early morning…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrest over 160 at the checkpoint

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped two alleged human smuggling attempts at the Interstate 35 checkpoint, resulting in the apprehension of over 160 individuals. The first incident occurred during…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol stops marijuana smuggling attempt near El Cenizo

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt near El Cenizo, Texas. The incident occurred during the evening of Jan. 16, when Laredo South Station agents detected…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents seize narcotics, vehicle

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents prevented a narcotic smuggling attempt and seized several bundles of marijuana in Laredo, Texas. The incident occurred on January 11, when Laredo North Station…

Border Patrol Agents Arrest U.S. Citizen with Two Outstanding Warrants

CALEXICO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen wanted on two warrants while, attempting to smuggle six undocumented individuals, and in possession of methamphetamine, Sunday afternoon. …

Biden Border Officials Barely Implementing Remain In Mexico Policy After Months Fighting It

The Biden administration is returning migrants in small numbers to Mexico as it rolls out the resumption of the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP),…

Border Patrol Divers Recover Deceased Body from Gravel Pit

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector recovered a drowning victim, Jan. 7. Late Friday evening, agents from the Eagle Pass South Station responded to…

Border Patrol Arrested Four More Sex Offenders

EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested four sex offenders. On Jan. 7, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station agents arrested Edgar Antonio Barajas-Granados,…

Border Patrol Saw 134% Increase In Fentanyl Seizures In Fiscal Year 2021

The lethal synthetic drug fentanyl has been increasingly trafficked into the U.S., and, in fiscal year 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a 134% increase in seizures of the illicit…

Border Patrol Arrests Two Child Sex Offenders

EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrest two sex offenders and a gang member. On Jan. 2, at approximately 7:00 a.m., McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents arrested…

Toms River Mayor Hill says town is seeking to purchase land to stop overdevelopment along Lakewood border

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill took a sharp turn on Monday and announced the township is now seeking to purchase property in the township’s northern section along the…

Border Patrol Agents Find Unaccompanied Children

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Del Rio Station discovered five unaccompanied migrant children, Dec. 22. Around 8 a.m., Border Patrol agents encountered a group…

Border Patrol Agents Seize Close to 46 Lbs. of Meth Concealed in Spare Tire

INDIO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens accused of smuggling illegal narcotics early Monday morning. At approximately 12:00 a.m., El Centro Sector agents encountered a…

‘It Doesn’t Look Like She’s Very Interested’: Democratic Rep Goes After Kamala Harris For Ignoring Him On Border Issues

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas voiced his disappointment in Vice President Kamala Harris for ignoring his calls regarding migration issues, The New York Times reported. When Cuellar heard Harris would be…

Migrant Dies After Falling From Border Wall In New Mexico, CBP Says

A migrant from Mexico died following a fall from the border wall in Sunland Park, New Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a press release Monday. The fall happened on Dec. 14…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Halt Several Human Smuggling Attempts

LAREDO, Texas – Over a 24-hour period, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents intercepted three human smuggling attempts which resulted in the apprehension of over 70 undocumented individuals along with recovering a stolen vehicle,…

Border Agents Encountered Increased Number Of Migrants In November

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported Friday that agents encountered 173,620 migrants at the southern border in November. The number is a 5% increase from October’s encounters. Over 50% of those encountered…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol and Law Enforcement Partners Discover a Stash House, Arrest 13 Individuals

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents, with the assistance of Air and Marine Operations – Laredo Air Branch and Webb County Constable Precinct 2 deputies, discovered a stash house and…

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