Tag: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Man accused of illegally exporting 63 bales of used clothing through Donna bridge
A United States citizen was arrested at the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge for attempting to export 63 bales of used clothing into Mexico without a license to export or import merchandise, according to a criminal complaint.
CBP finds 500 rounds of .50 cal ammo at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week found 500 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition hidden in a vehicle at the Pharr International Bridge.
CBP finds 65 pounds of cocaine in Jeep at Hidalgo Port of Entry
A United States citizen was arrested Wednesday at the Hidalgo Port of Entry when Customs and Border Protection officers found over 65 pounds of cocaine in a concealed compartment within his vehicle, according to a criminal complaint.
Harlingen man caught with heroin, cocaine in RV at Los Indios bridge
A Harlingen man is under arrest after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found more than 77 pounds of cocaine and nearly 30 pounds of heroin hidden in his recreational vehicle at the Free Trade International Bridge in Los Indios.
Photo Gallery: Bishop celebrates first responders with Blue Mass at Basilica
SAN JUAN — A Blue Mass was celebrated by Bishop Daniel E. Flores at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle Wednesday.
Two arrested in human smuggling attempt at checkpoint; passengers hidden in cooler, toolbox
Two United States citizens were arrested for their roles in a human smuggling event that resulted in Border Patrol agents finding four people “sweating profusely,” one of which was inside a toolbox that was wired shut, according to a criminal complaint.
Driver denies knowledge of nearly 101 pounds of cocaine found in semi
A Mexican national is under arrest after Border Patrol agents at the Falfurrias checkpoint found nearly 101 pounds of cocaine hidden in the tractor-trailer he was driving.
Feds arrest woman at Donna bridge after finding 208 pounds of meth
A United States citizen was arrested Wednesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered that she was concealing over 200 pounds of methamphetamine in her vehicle after returning from Mexico, according to a criminal complaint.
Houston men arrested by Border Patrol after stealing vehicle in Edinburg
Two Houston men were arrested by Border Patrol agents early Monday morning after they stole a vehicle in Edinburg because their original vehicle that they planned to smuggle two people to San Antonio in broke down, according to a criminal complaint.
Man arrested at Hidalgo bridge with 72 pounds of cocaine
A Mexican citizen and visa holder was arrested at the Hidalgo port of entry after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 29 cellophane packages containing cocaine inside his vehicle, according to a criminal complaint.