News from 2023
Weekly Recap: RGV Sector Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Subjects with Outstanding Warrants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested four gang members, a sex offender, a criminal migrant and two U.S. citizens (USC) with active warrants.
Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Newton-Azrak station arrested two men Wednesday morning when agents found 73 pounds of cocaine inside their vehicle.
Busy weekend for Laredo Sector Border Patrol
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Busy weekend for Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents. A total of five human smuggling attempts resulted in the apprehension of nearly 20 undocumented individuals at the I-35 checkpoint.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted sex offender
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South Station apprehended a convicted sex offender in Rio Bravo, Texas.
CBP Officers Seize 34 Weapons, 68 Magazines 461 Rounds at Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Outbound Enforcement Action
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines and ammunition in a single outbound enforcement action.
Convicted Child Sex Offender Arrested by Del Rio Sector Agents
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested a convicted child sex offender, shortly after he illegally entered the United States, March 16.
CBP is Hiring Officers for US Virgin Islands
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring officers to serve with CBP in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
RGV Water Rescue Initiative Kicks Off to Save Lives in Remote and Inhospitable Areas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Missing Migrant Program (MMP) has deployed numerous landmark markers to aid migrants who become lost during their journey into the United States
AMO rescues injured woman from Arizona mountains
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) air crews worked together to save a 65-year-old injured woman near Tanque Verde Falls in Arizona last week.
MS-13 Gang Member Arrested Attempting Illegal Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a documented “Mara Salvatrucha” gang member, Sunday evening.
CBP Chicago Stops Counterfeits that May Fund Organized Crime
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
At the Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two shipments containing a total of 354 counterfeit designer products on March 20.
Border Patrol Infiltrates Elaborate Human Smuggling Scheme
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Border Patrol Agents working in Lisbon, Maine, identified a location being used to house undocumented non-citizens and removed 17 migrants from the grounds.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol halts human smuggling attempt
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station halts a human smuggling attempt in El Cenizo, Texas, finds vehicle engulfed in flames.
CBP Officers Thwart Three Major Narcotics Smuggling Attempts Over Weekend Worth More Than $5.7 Million
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in the San Diego Field Office thwarted three major narcotics smuggling attempts over the weekend worth more than $5.7 million.
Border Patrol Assists in Rescue of Migrants Stranded in Tijuana River
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Border Patrol agents assisted in the rescue of a group of six adult Haitian nationals that became stranded in the Tijuana River Channel while attempting to illegally enter the United States on Wednesday.
RGV agents seize over 1000 pounds of marijuana and methamphetamines
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted five narcotic smuggling events in two days, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of over $1,000,000 in drugs.
Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Over $700K in Counterfeit Designer Brand Clothes, Shoes, Purses
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $700,000 in counterfeit designer brand name clothes, purses, scarves, sneakers and other items in Norfolk, Va., on March 16.
Discovery of stash house shut down at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working with Laredo Police Department (LPD) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shut down a stash house in Laredo, Texas.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded Youth of the Month honorees for March
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded the Youth of the Month honorees for March during a ceremony at Texas A&M International University.
CBP Officers Seize $126K in Unreported Currency at Hidalgo Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $126,000 in undeclared currency.