Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Michael Lata

Archived account of Deputy Chief Patrol Agent for Havre Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol.

[U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector @USBPChiefDRT]

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.

[Director of Field Operations @DFOTucson]

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

[Chief Patrol Agent - Tucson Sector @USBPChiefTCA]

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!

[Chief Patrol Agent - Tucson Sector @USBPChiefTCA]

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.

[El Paso Sector Border Patrol @USBPChiefEPT]

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

[Laredo Sector Border Patrol @USBPChiefLRT]

US Border Patrol Horse Patrol Unit (HPU) arrests 16 undocumented individuals in two separate events in Laredo, Texas.

#BorderSecurity #HonorFirst

[U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector @USBPChiefDRT]

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!

[El Centro Sector Border Patrol @USBPChiefELC]

#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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[USBP Academy @BPAcademyChief]

A new podcast is out! https://t.co/ENr35XZm1e

[Jared C. Ashby, Chief Patrol Agent @USBPChiefRGV]

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

[Chief Patrol Agent - Tucson Sector @USBPChiefTCA]

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.

[Laredo Sector Border Patrol @USBPChiefLRT]

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

[Acting Chief Patrol Agent Zachary Crosson @USBPChiefHVM]

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.

[Chief Patrol Agent - Tucson Sector @USBPChiefTCA]

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.

[Acting Chief Patrol Agent Josh B. Barrett @USBPChiefBBT]

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.

[USBP Academy @BPAcademyChief]

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

[Jared C. Ashby, Chief Patrol Agent @USBPChiefRGV]

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

Read more:

https://t.co/M38CWqG5ck

[Acting Chief Patrol Agent Josh B. Barrett @USBPChiefBBT]

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

[USBP Academy @BPAcademyChief]

Chief Jason Owens interviews Laredo Sector Chief Matthew Hudak!

Stay tuned for a new podcast!

#honorfirst #usbpacademy #usbp #usborderpatrol #nationalsecurity

[Acting Chief Patrol Agent Josh B. Barrett @USBPChiefBBT]

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