Press Releases From Border Patrol & ICE

39 charged in probe targeting gang-led meth and firearms trafficking rings

05/10/2017 09:00 AM EDT

According to court records, HSI special agents initiated the investigation while targeting a prolific methamphetamine distribution network headed by Oriental Mafia Crips gang member Soulidao Chounlaboudy, aka “Lazy.” The probe also identified Ruben Contreras-Ramirez, aka “Tjuas,” a member of the Clairemont 13 gang, who is accused of distributing firearms and manufacturing assault-style, semi-...

Phoenix ICE officers deport Mexican national wanted for sex trafficking minors

05/17/2017 03:45 PM EDT

Valentin Mendiola-Castaneda, 35, was transferred to the custody of Mexico’s Procuraduria General de la Republica (PGR) and Mexican immigration by deportation officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Mendiola was arrested in January by officers with ERO’s Fugitive Operations and special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations.

 CBP Field Operations Seizes Over $183K in Marijuana in a Commercial Trailer at the Pharr International Bridge

05/17/2017 10:43 AM EDT

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility discovered 919 pounds of alleged marijuana within a commercial trailer. “This was an outstanding seizure by our...

CBP Officers at the Pharr International Bridge Seize Over $313K in Cocaine

05/17/2017 10:34 AM EDT

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge seized alleged cocaine valued at $313,140. “Our CBP officers’ experience and attention to detail are essential in interdicting...

CBP Officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge Seize $186K in Cocaine

05/17/2017 10:25 AM EDT

ANZALDUAS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge seized alleged cocaine valued at $186,660 during an enforcement action. “Preventing these hard narcotics from reaching their...

CBP Officers Seize More Than $298K in Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry

05/17/2017 10:10 AM EDT

LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine valued at more than $298,000, in three enforcement actions. “Our officers maintain strict...

CBP Offers Tips to Expedite Cross-Border Travel During Holidays and Summer Travel Season

05/17/2017 09:44 AM EDT

ST. ALBANS, VT — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers that there will be increased traffic volumes associated with Victoria (Canada) and Memorial Day weekends beginning May 19, as well as during the busy summer travel...

CBP Officers Seize Over $3.7 Million in Liquid Methamphetamine

05/17/2017 04:48 PM EDT

HIDALGO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged liquid methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $3,777,802 hidden within a...