CDC warns against cruise travel regardless of vaccination status

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The Centers for Disease Control has issued a warning for Americans regarding cruise ship travel as the omicron virus spreads worldwide. The CDC warns that due to the ineffectiveness of vaccinations and…

December 31, 2021

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Migrants Placed in Danger by Smugglers

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 Dec. 26, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Harlingen…

December 30, 2021

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Law Enforcement Collaboration Leads to 34 Arrests in RGV

Government News

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted three migrant smuggling events that resulted in 34 arrests. On Dec. 22, Weslaco Border Patrol Station agents received information of a…

December 24, 2021

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

Government News

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…

December 24, 2021

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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Halt Several Human Smuggling Attempts

Government News

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,…

December 20, 2021

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Vehicle Stop Results in 2 U.S. Citizens Arrested for Narcotics & Human Smuggling

Government News

INDIO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens accused of both human and narcotic smuggling Thursday morning. At approximately 7:45 a.m., El Centro Sector agents encountered…

December 16, 2021

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CBP Officers Seize over $3 Million in Methamphetamine at Hidalgo International Bridge

Government News

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $3,061,000 in alleged methamphetamine in two incidents. “As the holidays get closer, we tend to…

December 14, 2021

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CBP Officers Make Big Drug Busts Beginning the Month of December

Government News

EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso area ports of entry intercepted 714 pounds of methamphetamine, 105 pounds of fentanyl, 32 pounds of heroin,…

December 14, 2021

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Observant Agents Seize Hearse Attempting to Smuggle 6 Migrants

Government News

TUCSON, Ariz. –Tucson Border Patrol agents observed an out of the ordinary vehicle near the border and arrested two United States citizen accused of transporting six undocumented individuals Thursday afternoon. At…

December 14, 2021

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Take Migrants At Their Word’: Republicans Criticize Process Allowing Illegal Immigrants To Get Through Airport Security Without ID

Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $400K in Methamphetamine at Gateway Bridge

Government News

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Gateway International Bridge seized $400,355 in methamphetamine. “Our officers continue to maintain laser focus in their efforts to keep…

December 11, 2021

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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Stop Two Human Smuggling Attempts

Government News

LAREDO, Texas – Within 24 hours of each other, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped two human smuggling attempts. The first incident occurred on Dec. 9, when agents assigned to the Laredo South Station…

December 11, 2021

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RGV Agents Disrupt Migrant Smuggling Operations

Government News

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents interdicted five migrant smuggling attempts that resulted in 36 arrests and two migrant stash houses identified. On Dec. 7, an RGV…

December 11, 2021

1 min read

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Stop Human Smuggling Attempt near Hebbronville

Government News

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station stopped a human smuggling attempt after conducting a vehicle stop southwest of Hebbronville, Texas. The incident occurred on Dec. 8,…

December 9, 2021

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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Marine Unit agents stop narcotic smuggling attempt

Government News

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Marine Unit and the Laredo North Station, prevented a narcotic smuggling attempt and seized several bundles of marijuana in the Rio…

December 8, 2021

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CBP Rescues Kidnapped Juvenile, Arrest Alleged Perpetrator

Government News

HIGHGATE SPRINGS, VT. — On December 2, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rescued a 16-year-old missing female from her 19-year-old alleged kidnapper. The suspected kidnapper attempted to enter Canada with the…

December 8, 2021

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Border Patrol Agents Find Missing Child

Government News

Del Rio, Texas – A missing juvenile migrant was discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector. On Nov 30, Del Rio Sector received a notification from the Guatemalan…

December 7, 2021

1 min read

Agents Arrest a U.S. Citizen Attempting to Smuggle Meth

Government News

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen accused of smuggling methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:55 a.m.,…

December 7, 2021

1 min read

Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Transporting over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

FRESNO, Calif. — Randal Jason Newell, 41, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, on Dec.…

December 7, 2021

1 min read

Partner Agencies Assist Border Patrol in Arrest of 30

Government News

EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners work together to disrupt human smuggling. On Dec. 1, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a F-350 utility truck…

December 4, 2021

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