It hasn’t stopped…
We continue to see large groups crossing in Del Rio Sector.
This time, 107 Nicaraguan Nationals were encountered by Eagle Pass agents in one single event.
MASSIVE SEIZURE: @CBP officers at the Port of Lukeville, #AZ seized nearly 880 LBS of methamphetamine & over 110 LBS of fentanyl pills concealed within the roof of a motorhome!
Read more at: https://t.co/tAM0ccYztQ
Casa Grande #BP Station arrested Ramon Armenta-Soto, a convicted felon, south of Sells, #AZ. Record checks revealed that Ramon was convicted for the sale and possession of dangerous drugs. #GreatWork!
Caught on #film! Cameras in #Douglas saw 4 suspected migrants load into the rear cargo area of a U-Haul. For the 4th time in the last few weeks, a #U-Haul was unsuccessfully used for smuggling. The driver and the migrants were arrested and were processed according to guidelines.
SUDDEN SURGE! Good job #ElPaso Station #USBP#Agents taking on a sudden surge of encounters within a short 5 hr time span! 370+ migrants ranging from Turkey, Nicaragua, Cuba, Honduras, Guatemala, & El Salvador are currently being medically evaluated and awaiting disposition. @CBP
Last night, a strategically located Rescue Beacon alerted agents to a man in distress.
DYK: These beacons are USBP made & USBP maintained. Why? It gives our agents a better chance to save the lives that smugglers put in danger!
#ARREST⚠️‼️El Centro Sector agents arrest 2 dangerous migrants attempting an illegal entry into the U.S. One of the subjects has an active warrant for #homicide and the other is a convicted sex offender.🇺🇸#bordersecurity
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Two child sex offenders arrested within two hours!
A Mexican National convicted of sexual assault of a child in Brownsville, Texas, was encountered back in the city shortly after being removed from the U.S.
READ MORE: https://t.co/0uhMFt83ya
#CrossingOurBorders
More than 68 pounds of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin off the streets!
Ajo Station #USBP agents made the seizure near Gila Bend, Arizona, following a #K9 alert on a stopped vehicle. The driver and passenger, both U.S. citizens, were arrested and turned over to @mcsoaz.
Small unmanned aerial system assists Laredo West & Carrizo Springs agents apprehend 64 undocumented individuals 40 miles north of Laredo. SUAS provides a bird’s eye view that assists agents locate lost individuals in harsh vegetated terrain.
@USBPChiefDRT@CBPSouthTexas#SUAS
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Havre Sector honors those past and present that have affected by breast cancer. May you continue to fight strong.
A group of 160 migrants from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua was taken into custody by Tucson Station #USBP agents. Nearly 130 were unaccompanied children. Several agents responded and transported the group to #Tucson for processing.
Human smuggling organizations continue to place lives in danger for financial gain. Over the weekend, a vehicle involved in a human smuggling scheme lost control and rolled over near Van Horn, TX. One migrant was taken to the hospital and has since been released.
Chief Jason Owens interviews the founder of the BPA Family Network and BP Volunteer Support Group, Mrs. Nuri Vitiello.
Nuri Vitello - W.I.N. Episode 26 https://t.co/4sLD200dGO via @YouTube
MURDERER ARRESTED
RGV #USBP agents thwart three human smuggling attempts that led to the arrest of a Honduran national convicted of homicide in Miami, FL.
Identifying dangerous criminals is crucial to #bordersecurity
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Today, @USBPChiefEPT accompanied CPA Sean McGoffin on a tour of Big Bend Sector. Combined, Chief McGoffin and Chief Chavez are responsible for approximately 780 miles of international border. BBT and EPT work seamlessly together to ensure border security. #Teamwork
Today, Big Bend Sector Chief McGoffin visited the international bridge in Del Rio, Texas. CPA McGoffin was given a tour/briefing regarding the current situation and future needs by Del Rio sector staff and special operations group. #bordersecurityisnationalsecurity