Calexico Port Officers Make 2 Cocaine Busts

Calexico, Calif. - In two days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico ports of entry seized more than a half million dollars worth of cocaine in two separate and unrelated seizures.On Thursday, November 5, at about 4:30 a.m., at the Calexico downtown port, CBP officers arrested a 34-year-old male U. (more) (read more)

CBP Officers at Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge Apprehend Florida Woman Wanted on Multiple State Felony Charges

Hidalgo, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge apprehended a Florida woman wanted by the state of Florida on multiple state felony charges.On November 5, CBP officers working at the Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge came in contact with a northbound female traveler. (more) (read more)

Traffic Stop Nets $300K worth of Marijuana

Del Rio, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Station seized more than 380 pounds of marijuana Thursday evening.Agents patrolling the Vega Verde area near Del Rio stopped a black Jeep Cherokee to perform an immigration inspection. (more) (read more)

CBP Names 2 New Members to El Paso Management Team

El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations in El Paso is announcing the addition of two members to the senior management team. CBP has named Francis D. Brown as the new assistant director for Border Security and Christopher A. (more) (read more)

Border Patrol Agents Use Fingerprints to Identify Deceased Subject

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico - A deceased subject found floating near Surfer's Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico has been identified as a Dominican national by U.S. Border Patrol agents from Ramey Sector.The body was discovered by local surfers on the morning of October 29. (more) (read more)

CBP in Los Angeles Seizes Volkswagen Bus Stolen in 1974

Los Angeles - As a result of an outbound operation at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized a 1965 Volkswagen Bus which was reported stolen in Spokane, Wash., more than 35 years ago.On October 19, CBP officers assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport complex while examining a container scheduled to be exported to the Netherlands discovered the vehicle. (more) (read more)

South Texas Officers, Agents Seize Assault Rifles during Outbound Operation

Brownsville, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents working at the Brownsville Gateway International Bridge seized four high powered assault rifles and accessories during an outbound enforcement operation.On November 4, CBP officers and Border Patrol agents working outbound enforcement operations at the Brownsville Gateway International Bridge came in contact with a southbound 1985 GMC Van that was traveling south, headed to Mexico. (more) (read more)

Texas Agents Seize 878 Pounds of Marijuana in 2 Unrelated Incidents

Weslaco, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Weslaco Border Patrol Station seized 878 pounds valued at $702,400, while on patrol south of Donna, Texas, in two unrelated seizures.The first seizure happened on Wednesday, just before noon when agents encountered a black 1992 Honda Accord traveling north from the Rio Grande at a high rate of speed. (more) (read more)

CBP Issues Holiday Travel Advisory for Veterans Day, Remembrance Day

Pembina, N.D. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers planning trips across the border into the United States to make sure they have their proper documents and to anticipate possible heavy traffic during the observance of Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada on November 11. (more) (read more)