C.B.P. News Release

Fugitive Sex Offender, Pair of Marijuana Smugglers Apprehended by CBP Officers at Presidio Port

(Tuesday, September 08, 2009)

Presidio, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry apprehended a man Saturday afternoon who was being sought on sexual offense against a child charges in Ward County, Texas. The apprehension is the third time since August 17 that CBP officers at the Presidio crossing have nabbed a high profile fugitive being wanted on sex assault on a child charges.

In addition to the fugitive apprehension, CBP officers at the Presidio port also made a 99 pound marijuana seizure early Saturday evening. Two Kansas men were arrested in that bust.

“Saturday marked the beginning of a long holiday weekend and while many in our community were relaxing and enjoying time off CBP officers at the Presidio port were hard at work protecting America,â€