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Ex-Border Patrol agent sentenced to 50 years in prison on child sexual abuse material charges
Read full article: Ex-Border Patrol agent sentenced to 50 years in prison on child sexual abuse material chargesA former U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent from Hondo was sentenced to 50 years in prison on numerous charges related to child pornography, the Department of Justice said.
Bexar County man arrested for alleged online solicitation of minor at Progreso port of entry
Read full article: Bexar County man arrested for alleged online solicitation of minor at Progreso port of entryA man wanted out of Bexar County was arrested by border patrol officers at the Progreso International Bridge, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
$5.1 million in marijuana seized at Laredo port of entry
Read full article: $5.1 million in marijuana seized at Laredo port of entryAccording to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, an 18-wheeler hauling a commercial shipment was referred for a secondary inspection at the World Trade Bridge.
Chorizo, pork chops, and more. 125 pounds of prohibited pork products seized at Laredo port of entry
Read full article: Chorizo, pork chops, and more. 125 pounds of prohibited pork products seized at Laredo port of entryU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists seized almost 125 pounds of prohibited pork products at a Laredo port of entry.
Bringing flowers from Mexico for Motherās Day? CBP warns to check whatās allowed before traveling
Read full article: Bringing flowers from Mexico for Motherās Day? CBP warns to check whatās allowed before travelingMotherās Day is coming up on Sunday, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers about restrictions on specific flowers and other commodities imported from Mexico.
Company helping immigrants in detention ordered to pay $811M+ in lawsuit alleging deceptive tactics
Read full article: Company helping immigrants in detention ordered to pay $811M+ in lawsuit alleging deceptive tacticsA company that provides services for immigrants in federal detention has been ordered to pay more than $811 million in restitution and penalties in a lawsuit alleging it used deceptive and abusive tactics.
CBP officers seize 12 weapons, 24 magazines, 68 rounds at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
Read full article: CBP officers seize 12 weapons, 24 magazines, 68 rounds at Eagle Pass Port of EntryU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to an Eagle Pass Port of Entry prevented 12 weapons, 24 magazines and 68 rounds of ammunition from entering into Mexico.
CBP agents find 34 migrants in tractor-trailers during two human smuggling attempts in Laredo
Read full article: CBP agents find 34 migrants in tractor-trailers during two human smuggling attempts in LaredoFederal agents in Laredo stopped two human smuggling attempts this week when they found more than 30 migrants and a bag of fentanyl pills in two tractor-trailers.
More than $380,000 in cocaine found aboard commercial bus on Texas border, CBP says
Read full article: More than $380,000 in cocaine found aboard commercial bus on Texas border, CBP saysU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Rio Grande Valley found more than 20 packages of cocaine on a commercial bus.
Truck driver charged in migrant smuggling tragedy set to go before federal judge in San Antonio
Read full article: Truck driver charged in migrant smuggling tragedy set to go before federal judge in San AntonioA truck driver set to go before a federal judge in San Antonio on Wednesday had his hearing waived. It will not take place as scheduled.
Thousands of migrants awaiting processing under international bridge in Del Rio, mayor says
Read full article: Thousands of migrants awaiting processing under international bridge in Del Rio, mayor saysThousands crossing the border in Del Rio are ending up under an international bridge, according to the cityās mayor.
WATCH LIVE: Officials with ICEās Homeland Securities Investigations discuss weapons trafficking operation
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Officials with ICEās Homeland Securities Investigations discuss weapons trafficking operationOfficials with the Immigration and Customs Enforcementās Homeland Securities Investigations will be at Laredo on Friday to discuss arrests made and weapons seized under Operation Without a Trace.
Kilo of cocaine washes onto Padre Island National Seashore, CBP officials say
Read full article: Kilo of cocaine washes onto Padre Island National Seashore, CBP officials sayCustoms and Border Protection agents assigned to the Padre Island National Seashore were waved down by a concerned citizen visiting the beach on Saturday morning.
Texas voters are as concerned about border security as about the pandemic, UT/TT Poll finds
Read full article: Texas voters are as concerned about border security as about the pandemic, UT/TT Poll findsEl Paso Customs and Border Protection officers seize 120 water bottles filled with liquid meth
Read full article: El Paso Customs and Border Protection officers seize 120 water bottles filled with liquid methEL PASO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Tuesday that officers working at the Ysleta port of entry in El Paso seized approximately 158 pounds of liquid methamphetamine Friday evening disguised as bottled water. These might look like ordinary water bottles, but @CBP agriculture specialists discovered they were filled with liquid meth. CBP officers selected the man for a secondary exam.The agency reported that a drug-sniffing dog alerted officers to the presence of narcotics. CBP officials said an X-ray scan of the bottled water, conducted by a CBP agriculture specialist, revealed dense liquid in the water bottles. Related: CBP officers seize 201 pounds of pork hidden in trucks engine at Laredo Port of Entry
Border Patrol agents seize 201 pounds of pork hidden in trucks engine at Laredo Port of Entry
Read full article: Border Patrol agents seize 201 pounds of pork hidden in trucks engine at Laredo Port of EntryLAREDO, TX Customs and Border Patrol officials announced Tuesday that border patrol agents at the Laredo Port of Entry seized more than 200 pounds of pork which was concealed in the engine compartment of a pickup truck. CBP officials said the seizure happened on July 29 when an officer referred a 1980 Ford F-150 driven by a 30-year-old U.S. citizen traveling from Mexico for a secondary inspection. Following an agriculture canine and non-intrusive imaging system examination, CBP officers and agriculture specialists discovered a total of 201 pounds of undeclared and prohibited pork products concealed in the engine compartment, CBP said in a statement. According to CBPs statement, CBP agriculture specialists issued a $1,000 civil penalty for the undeclared commercial quantity of the prohibited product. At this time, Mexico is considered free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF), but pork importations need to meet special requirements, CBP said in a statement.
Exotic bird discovered during human smuggling attempt in Texas, officials say
Read full article: Exotic bird discovered during human smuggling attempt in Texas, officials sayBROWNSVILLE, TX U.S. Border Patrol announced Monday that they seized an exotic bird while taking a group of people illegally smuggled across the board into custody. As agents arrived to the location, they discovered evidence of several of people who entered the country illegally, CBP said in a statement. Additionally, agents noticed a plastic bag carried by one of the aliens with a live bird inside.After agents inspected the bag they determined the bird to be a toucan. CBP officials stated that while it is uncommon for exotic animals to be discovered in human smuggling attempts, agents rescued a tiger cub stuffed in a duffel bag near Brownsville two years ago. Related: CBP: Agents at World Trade Bridge in Laredo seize over $11 million in narcotics