14 Undocumented Individuals Found Inside of Trailer Home

YUMA, Ariz. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen and 14 undocumented individuals found inside of a trailer home Sunday evening. At approximately 6:10 p.m., El Centro…

January 20, 2022

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Border Patrol Agents Encounter Stolen Vehicle at Checkpoint

Government News

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…

January 20, 2022

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

Government News

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…

January 20, 2022

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14 Arrests Within Hours at the Checkpoint

Government News

FALFURRIAS, Texas – Falfurrias Border Patrol Station (FLF) agents interdicted two migrant smuggling events in tractor trailers at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint. On Jan. 17, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a…

January 19, 2022

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Laredo Sector Border Patrol stops marijuana smuggling attempt near El Cenizo

Government News

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…

January 19, 2022

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CBP Officers Seize over $300K in Cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge

Government News

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $310,700 worth of alleged cocaine. “Our CBP officers prevented these narcotics from hitting American streets…

January 19, 2022

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$116K of Meth Seized at the Highway 86 Checkpoint

Government News

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens attempting to smuggle 61 packages of methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint Wednesday morning.At approximately 6:20 a.m., a 2017…

January 17, 2022

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Joint Effort Leads to Multiple Arrests with a Stash of Weapons & Contraband Seized

Government News

YUMA, Ariz. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested five United States citizens, a Mexican citizen in possession of a Border Crossing Card, 14 undocumented individuals, and seized a stash of…

January 17, 2022

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

Government News

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. …

January 13, 2022

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Fentanyl and Meth Seized at the Highway 86 Checkpoint

Government News

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens attempting to smuggle close to $175,693 worth of narcotics through an immigration checkpoint, Monday evening. At approximately…

January 13, 2022

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Cincinnati CBP Stops Thousands of Fake IDs Leaving the U.S.

Government News

CINCINNATI–- Since early December, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on outbound shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. During Special Operation Red Phantom, officers focused enforcement efforts…

January 13, 2022

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CBP Officers Seize Over $1.5 Million Worth of Drugs at the Hidalgo Port of Entry

Government News

HIDALGO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $1.5 million last week at the…

January 12, 2022

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RGV Agents Halt Dangerous Smuggling Attempts

Government News

EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners work together to disrupt dangerous human smuggling efforts. On Jan. 7, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Brownsville Border…

January 10, 2022

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Third gang member sentenced to prison for series of truck stop ATM robberies, related assault

Government News

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A third Houston-area gang member was ordered to federal prison Wednesday for his role in a string of ATM robberies at truck stops in Texas and Louisiana and…

January 10, 2022

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Firearm, Ammo, & Meth Seized in Vehicle Stop

Government News

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens in possession of a non-registered firearm, ammo, and methamphetamine, Thursday evening. At approximately 8:20 p.m., a Border…

January 10, 2022

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CBP Officers Intercept Cocaine load at Ysleta SENTRI Lane

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EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta port of entry Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) lane seized 27.4 pounds of cocaine late…

January 10, 2022

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Nine MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

A federal judge in the District of Maryland unsealed a superseding indictment today charging nine members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) with racketeering conspiracy involving murder, extortion and money laundering. MS-13 is…

January 7, 2022

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Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

Greenbelt, Maryland – A superseding indictment charging members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) with racketeering conspiracy involving murder, extortion, and money laundering was unsealed today as to eight defendants. A federal grand…

January 7, 2022

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CBP Officers Discover Undeclared Spider Monkeys at Progreso International Bridge

Government News

PROGRESO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers and agriculture specialists at the Progreso International Bridge made an unusual discovery this past week when they encountered four undeclared…

January 5, 2022

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Three Failed Human Smuggling Attempts Foiled by RGV Agents

Government News

EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents disrupt three human smuggling attempts that led to arrest of 20 individuals. On Dec. 28, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents observed multiple…

January 4, 2022

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