Border Patrol First Responders Provide Aid

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents assist local law enforcement with vehicle accidents and render first aid to distressed migrants. Saturday evening, Weslaco Border Patrol Station agents…

September 8, 2021

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Gun smuggler who worked at US Consulate sentenced to nearly 4 years in Arizona

In the News

TUCSON, Ariz. — A Mexican citizen was sentenced Tuesday to 46 months in prison for attempting to smuggle firearms from the United States into Mexico following an investigation lead by U.S. Immigration…

September 8, 2021

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Mexican man sentenced to 20 years for importing nearly $2.4 million through South Texas

In the News

MCALLEN, Texas — A Mexican national was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for arranging the importation of 326 pounds of methamphetamines, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security…

September 8, 2021

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Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender

Police Blotter

EAGLE PASS, Texas – Del Rio Sector U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted sex offender, August 30. Eagle Pass Station agents, patrolling near Camino Real International Bridge, arrested Robison Lopez-Morales, 29, a…

September 8, 2021

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Eagle Pass CBP Officers Seize Over $400K Worth of Heroin

Police Blotter

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized narcotics which totaled over $400,000 in street value. “While drug trafficking…

September 3, 2021

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Mexican cartel loses $3 million in smuggled meth during botched border crossings

In the News

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $3,066,900 in alleged methamphetamine and cocaine in two separate smuggling attempts. “As cartels continue to…

September 1, 2021

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Rescue crews cope with the gruesome task of recovering remains of deceased migrants in West Texas

In the News

Rescue crews are struggling emotionally and physically to retrieve migrant remains in West Texas, according to the Border Report. Rescue crews in Hudspeth County, Texas, recovered the remains of 13 migrants so far this…

September 1, 2021

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Gun Smuggler Who Worked at Consulate Sentenced to Almost 4 Years in Prison

Breaking News

TUCSON, Ariz. –Luis Manuel Bray-Vazquez, 35, a Mexican citizen, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 46 months in prison for attempting to smuggle firearms from the United…

August 26, 2021

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Columbia Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Exporting Stolen Vehicles to Africa

Breaking News

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell III, sentenced Asomah Maamah, age 49, of Columbia, Maryland to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after…

August 20, 2021

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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements and Illegal Reentry

Breaking News

BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with making false statements in an application for a replacement Social Security card and illegal reentry. Francis…

August 16, 2021

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Island Heights police officer attacked by fire extinguisher wielding

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ – On June 13th, Island Heights Police Department Patrolman Mellott responded to a residence on Central Avenue for a female attacking a neighboring home, by pounding on the side…

August 15, 2021

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Federal Charges Filed Following Record-Breaking Drug Seizure

Breaking News

Special Assistant U. S. Attorney Steven Lee (619) 546-8893 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 6, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Acting U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman announced federal drug charges today (August 6) against…

August 12, 2021

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Another sex offender was caught trying to reenter U.S. at Mexican border

California News

YUMA, Ariz. – A convicted sex offender was among the more than 1,500 migrants apprehended by Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents from Friday through today. Jorge Ramirez-Rivera, a 45-year-old from El Salvador,…

August 11, 2021

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2.8 tons of meth caught in massive seizure at California border

California News

OTAY MESA, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered 2.8 tons of methamphetamine and fentanyl powder hidden within a shipment of plastic household articles.…

August 11, 2021

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Muse Muse, The First Of Three Lansing Men To Be Sentenced For Conspiring To Provide Material Support To Isis, Receives 78 Months In Prison

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — United States Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Chief United States District Judge Robert J. Jonker sentenced Muse Muse, age 22, of Lansing,…

August 11, 2021

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RGV Agents Respond to Migrants in Distress

Police Blotter

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents utilize assets, technology, and cooperate with partners to perform lifesaving efforts. Friday morning, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents working in…

August 2, 2021

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Two Pistols and $314K Worth of Marijuana Seized by USBP

Police Blotter

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector agents interdict two drug smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 393 pounds of marijuana. Saturday morning, Weslaco Border Patrol Station…

August 2, 2021

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20 arrested for conspiracy to distribute thousands of pounds of marijuana

Breaking News

LAREDO, Texas – A total of 16 Laredoans are now in custody following the return of two separate, but related indictments related to the distribution of large quantities of marijuana, announced Acting…

August 2, 2021

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Agents in RGV Seize $197K Worth of Marijuana

Police Blotter

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector agents interdict three drug smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 246 pounds of marijuana. Wednesday evening, Rio Grande City Border…

July 30, 2021

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CBP Officers Seized $190K in Hard Narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry

Police Blotter

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics in one enforcement action. “In an effort to secure our Nation’s borders, as this narcotics…

July 30, 2021

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