11 indicted in deadly migrant smuggling operation involving cargo train
Eleven people were indicted in a human smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
Eleven people were indicted in a human smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
Driver arrested after 22 kilograms of fentanyl found hidden in spare tire at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's spare tire at the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's spare tire at the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.
CBP arrests man wanted for child sexual assault at Brownsville Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 20-year-old man at the Brownsville Port of Entry after discovering he was wanted on a warrant charging him with sexual assault of a child.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 20-year-old man at the Brownsville Port of Entry after discovering he was wanted on a warrant charging him with sexual assault of a child.
Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.
Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says
Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials.
Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials.
South Texas hospital under investigation by state for alleged 'birth tourism' scheme
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism.
$3.7M worth of cocaine seized from cucumber truck at Texas border, according to CBP
CBP officers in South Texas seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a commercial shipment of cucumbers, triggering a federal criminal investigation.
CBP officers in South Texas seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a commercial shipment of cucumbers, triggering a federal criminal investigation.
Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments.
Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
CBP intercepts $10.1 million methamphetamine shipment at Laredo World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $10.1 million, federal authorities announced Monday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $10.1 million, federal authorities announced Monday.
Texas drug mule who hid 40 pounds of fentanyl in car with child sentenced to 24 years
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
Border patrol officers seize nearly $1 million in cocaine at South Texas ports of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.
Texas development group sues Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.
A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.
Twice-deported convicted child predator from Cuba arrested in Texas
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.