U.S. Customs and Border Protection Media Releases Update

U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 10/04/2019 06:00 PM EDT

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Border Patrol Agents Seize Over 300 Pounds of Marijuana
10/04/2019 04:18 PM EDT

VAN HORN, Texas – Border Patrol agents seized over 300 pounds of marijuana after following the foot sign of suspected illegal immigrants.   “This is another example of the diligence and dedication displayed by the agents of Big Bend Sector as they...
Big Bend Sector Border Patrol Agents Stay Busy During the Last Weekend of September
10/04/2019 04:18 PM EDT

MARFA, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Big Bend Sector had an eventful weekend throughout West Texas with the apprehension of multiple subjects and the seizure of marijuana.   “As a Border Patrol agent, every day presents...
CBP Agriculture Specialists in Pharr Intercept Rare Pest, a First in the Nation Discovery in Produce Shipment
10/04/2019 03:39 PM EDT

PHARR, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of prickly pear pads.  “Our CBP agriculture specialists are to be...
Especialistas en Agricultura de CBP en Pharr Interceptan Plaga Rara, un Primer Hallazgo en la Nación en un Envío de Productos
10/04/2019 03:37 PM EDT

PHARR, Texas-EE.UU. Especialistas en agricultura de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos en el Puerto de Entrada de Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas descubrieron una plaga rara, un primer descubrimiento de la nación, en un cargamento de...
Border Patrol disrupt Human Smuggling attempts in the Rio Grande Valley
10/04/2019 03:34 PM EDT

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to disrupt smuggling attempts throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Smugglers continue to put aliens lives in danger by failing to yield and locking them in Tractor Trailers, treating them as a...
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Together with local Law Enforcement Participate in the Annual National Night Out
10/04/2019 01:15 PM EDT

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol came together with local law enforcement at the 11th Annual National Night Out in Laredo, Texas. On October 1, the Laredo Sector, together with law enforcement partners came together at this national community-...