Tag: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
CBP: Expect longer border crossing times during tax-free weekend
BROWNSVILLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers to build more time into their border crossing plans as the annual Texas back to school tax-free weekend is scheduled for Aug. 11-13 and some area private schools start their school year.
CBP finds nearly 500 pounds of meth at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted over $4 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of mixed vegetables at the Pharr International Bridge on Friday.
Border Patrol agents arrest homicide suspect attempting to flee to Mexico
BROWNSVILLE — A Mexican national was arrested Aug. 1 at the Brownsville bus station in connection to an on-going homicide investigation in Harris County.
Border Patrol finds 29 people locked inside horse trailer at Falfurrias checkpoint
A man was arrested at the Falfurrias checkpoint early Monday morning after Border Patrol agents found 29 people locked inside a horse trailer, according to a criminal complaint.
CBP catches man trying to smuggle over $330K into Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted over $330,000 in undeclared currency from a traveler heading to Mexico on Sunday.
Wanted Weslaco man caught at Brownsville bridge with heroin-packed shoes
A Weslaco man is under arrest after he literally tried to walk more than a pound of heroin into the country that was hidden in the soles of his shoes while having an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
CBP catches man wanted in fatal dog attack in Rockport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers this week apprehended a 33-year-old man accused of a dog attack that killed a 40-year-old man in Rockport, Texas on Tuesday.
Brownsville woman arrested for trying to smuggle Mexican spider monkey
A Brownsville woman is under arrest after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers determined she was trying to smuggle a Mexican spider monkey into the country.
Blue Mass provides blessings of peace, protection for Valley law enforcement
SAN JUAN — While the annual Blue Mass serves as an opportunity for the public and religious leaders to pray for members of the law enforcement community, the meaning is rooted in something deeper for Deacon Roman Ramos, something personal.
Man wanted for North Carolina murder nabbed at Gateway International Bridge
A man wanted for murder in North Carolina was arrested at the Gateway International Bridge on Saturday morning.