Thread: I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week 07/23/2018

Top Stories: Last Week



07/19/2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Minnesota man sentenced to 75 months for receipt of child pornography
Bryan Scott Erickson, 40 of La Crescent. Minnesota, previously pleaded guilty on March 19, 2018, and was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz in Minneapolis on one count of receipt of child pornography.


07/18/2018

FARGO, ND

OPERATIONAL


Team of ICE-led investigation in North Dakota receives prestigious DEA award
This case came to the attention of law enforcement as part of Operation Denial, an OCDETF investigation into the international trafficking of fentanyl and other lethal drugs. The case was significantly aided by the national and international coordination led by the multi-agency Special Operations Division near Washington, D.C., as part of Operation Deadly Merchant.


07/18/2018

HOUSTON, TX

FINANCIAL CRIMES


Former Venezuelan official pleads guilty in Houston to conspiracy charges in connection with bribery scheme
Luis Carlos De Leon-Perez (De Leon), 42, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. He is scheduled to be sentenced for both charges Sept. 24.


07/17/2018

WASHINGTON, DC

CHILD EXPLOITATION


ICE seeks information leading to the arrest of an MS-13 associate wanted on sex trafficking charges
Ramon Raudel Campos Murillo, a native of Mexico, who sometimes also goes by Raudel or the alias “Chilango,” is charged with transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.


07/16/2018

NEWARK, NJ

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE ERO Newark arrests 37 individuals in Middlesex County, NJ enforcement surge
Of those arrested, 16 subjects had been previously released by MCJ without honoring the ICE detainer and 78% had prior criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.

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I.C.E. News Releases



07/23/2018

WASHINGTON, DC



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Virginia man sentenced to 23 years in prison for traveling to Haiti and engaging in illicit sexual conduct
James Daniel Arbaugh, 40, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, pleaded guilty on Feb. 6, to one count of traveling in foreign commerce from the United States to Haiti in or about 2016 to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a person under the age of 18 before U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth K. Dillion of the Western District of Virginia, who sentenced him earlier today and remanded him to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.



07/19/2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Minnesota man sentenced to 75 months for receipt of child pornography
Bryan Scott Erickson, 40 of La Crescent. Minnesota, previously pleaded guilty on March 19, 2018, and was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz in Minneapolis on one count of receipt of child pornography.



07/19/2018

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CHILD EXPLOITATION


ICE arrests Aguas Buenas man for attempting to sexually entice a minor
Roberto Sanchez-Cruz, 33, of Aguas Buenas, was arrested near Levittown, Toa Baja, following an HSI investigation that revealed he attempted to sexually entice whom he believed was a 13-year-old female.



07/19/2018

INDIANAPOLIS, IN



FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES


Syrian national in Indiana faces federal firearms charges
Majd Al Helwani, 24, of Fishers, Indiana, faces four felony counts for unlawfully purchasing and possessing firearms, as well as lying on federal forms while attempting to purchase another firearm.




07/18/2018

WASHINGTON, DC



STATEMENT


Acting Director Vitiello's statement on House resolution expressing support for ICE workforce
“ICE plays a critical role in protecting public safety and our national security, from combatting the illegal drug trade to removing public safety threats from our communities. Our workforce continues to carry out their important mission and we will not be deterred by threats against our agency. I am grateful to the members of Congress who today publicly declared their support for the brave, dedicated men and women of ICE. We will continue to fulfill our sworn oaths to enforce federal immigration and customs laws.”



07/18/2018

FARGO, ND



OPERATIONAL


Team of ICE-led investigation in North Dakota receives prestigious DEA award
This case came to the attention of law enforcement as part of Operation Denial, an OCDETF investigation into the international trafficking of fentanyl and other lethal drugs. The case was significantly aided by the national and international coordination led by the multi-agency Special Operations Division near Washington, D.C., as part of Operation Deadly Merchant.



07/18/2018

HOUSTON, TX



FINANCIAL CRIMES


Former Venezuelan official pleads guilty in Houston to conspiracy charges in connection with bribery scheme
Luis Carlos De Leon-Perez (De Leon), 42, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. He is scheduled to be sentenced for both charges Sept. 24.



07/17/2018

WASHINGTON, DC



CHILD EXPLOITATION


ICE seeks information leading to the arrest of an MS-13 associate wanted on sex trafficking charges
Ramon Raudel Campos Murillo, a native of Mexico, who sometimes also goes by Raudel or the alias “Chilango,” is charged with transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.




07/16/2018

NEWARK, NJ



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE ERO Newark arrests 37 individuals in Middlesex County, NJ enforcement surge
Of those arrested, 16 subjects had been previously released by MCJ without honoring the ICE detainer and 78% had prior criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.



07/13/2018

EL PASO, TX



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


HSI El Paso, Border Patrol agents arrest 18 alien smugglers, 117 illegal aliens; seize cash, vehicles, drugs
Special agents with ICE's HSI and agents with U.S. Border Patrol arrested 18 alien smugglers and seized cash, vehicles and more than 1,000 lbs. of marijuana last month in a joint effort.



07/13/2018

DALLAS, TX



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


8 MS-13 members indicted in Dallas on charges including racketeering conspiracy, attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon
A federal grand jury this week indicted eight MS-13 gang members on the following criminal charges: racketeering conspiracy; attempted murder in aid of racketeering; assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering; conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering; and using, carrying and possessing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.



07/12/2018

ATLANTA, GA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE detainee passes away at Georgia hospital
Consistent with the agency’s protocols, the appropriate agencies have been notified about the death, including the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General, and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility.




07/12/2018

BOSTON, MA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE removes Brazilian national wanted for murder with help of Martha's Vineyard Police
Dorviro Rocha-Ribeiro, 47, a citizen and national of Brazil who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for murder, was removed from the United States by officers with ICE's ERO to Brazil via Boston Logan International Airport and Miami International Airport on July 10.



07/11/2018

EL PASO, TX



OPERATIONAL


El Paso, Texas, native selected special agent in charge of HSI El Paso
HSI El Paso is the only SAC office physically located on the U.S-Mexico border. Its area of responsibility comprises the 18 westernmost counties of Texas, and the entire state of New Mexico, encompassing about 156,000 square miles.



07/09/2018

KANSAS CITY, MO



FINANCIAL CRIMES


Former NBA player sentenced in Missouri to 6 years in federal prison for charity fraud scheme, filing false tax returns
A former professional basketball player was sentenced to six years in federal prison Monday on charges related to an extensive charity fraud scheme.



07/06/2018

LAREDO, TX



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


ICE seizes 181,000 counterfeit items worth nearly $43 million in Laredo, Texas
HSI eventually seized 795 boxes containing 181,615 pieces of trademark-infringed merchandise, which included many counterfeited brands, such as the following names: Adidas, Apple, Calvin Klein, Casio, Chanel, Coach, Diesel, Fendi, Gucci, Hugo Boss, LG, Luis Vuitton, Mark Kors, Nike, Rolex, Samsung, Sony, Under Armor, Yves St. Laurent; and DC and Marvel Comics.




07/05/2018

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CHILD EXPLOITATION


Humacao man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for production of child pornography
A Humacao-area man was sentenced Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to more than 17 years in prison for production of child pornography. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted the investigation that led to the arrest.



07/05/2018

INDIANAPOLIS



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Indianapolis-area high school swim coach faces federal child exploitation charges
John C. Goelz, 29, of Carmel, Indiana, and a swim coach with Carmel High School, faces charges of sexually exploiting a minor who was one of his athletes, and possessing child pornography.



07/03/2018

PHILADELPHIA, PA



HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS


Liberian war criminal living in Delaware County convicted of immigration fraud and perjury
Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu, 72, lied on his application for U.S. citizenship by denying that he advocated the overthrow of any government by force or violence and by denying that he ever persecuted any person because of membership in a social group or their political opinion.



07/02/2018

BALTIMORE, MD



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


24 alleged MS-13 members facing federal indictment for violent racketeering, murder and money laundering conspiracies
Gang members allegedly committed 5 murders, conspired to murder 8 persons, engaged in kidnappings, extortion, and drug trafficking.




07/02/2018

LUBBOCK, TX



NARCOTICS


Federal jury in Lubbock, Texas, convicts El Paso man on drug trafficking charges
Enrique Rodriguez, 37, of El Paso, Texas, was convicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, one count of possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, and one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.



06/29/2018

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA



OPERATIONAL


Brazilian man charged in Iowa federal court for interfering with flight
Guilherme Alves De Melo (Alves), 33, and from Brazil, has been charged with one count of intimidating a flight crew member or attendant and lessening or interfering with their ability to perform their duties, in violation of federal law. The charge is contained in a federal complaint filed June 26, 2018, in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids.



06/28/2018

SEATTLE, WA



PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY


Former Seattle Chief Counsel sentenced to 4 years in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft scheme
The investigation into Raphael Sanchez’s scheme began with ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). The office received information that Sanchez was operating a financial account for outside consulting services in a suspicious manner, and its internal investigation led to criminal charges being filed against Sanchez.



06/28/2018

BOSTON, MA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE works closely with Massachusetts Sheriff on arrest of criminal alien arrested on rape, assault and battery charges
BOSTON – U.S.

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F.B.I. Top Stories

• 07.23.2018
  FBI Physical Fitness Test App
  The FBI’s newest free mobile app allows aspiring special agents and fitness enthusiasts alike to test themselves against the benchmarks of the official FBI Physical Fitness Test.
• 07.19.2018
  Illegal Lending
  The owner of a payday lending enterprise used deceptive tactics, illegally high interest rates, and other illicit practices to steal millions of dollars from financially vulnerable people.
• 07.17.2018
  Terrorist Sentenced
  A Maryland man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring to provide material support and resources to the terror group ISIS and for engaging in terrorist activity.
• 07.13.2018
  Community Outreach Home Run
  At an event organized by the FBI and the Chicago White Sox, hundreds of baseballs and bats seized during a sports memorabilia fraud case were donated to inner-city youth baseball leagues.

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DEA NEWS
Five arrested and an estimated $7.5 million in suspected heroin, fentanyl seized from major drug packaging operation in Bronx

JUL 19 NEW YORK

James J. Hunt, Special Agent-in-Charge of the DEA New York Division; Bridget G. Brennan, New York City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor; New York City Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill; George P. Beach II, Superintendent of the New York State Police; and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced the seizure of approximately 25 kilograms of suspected heroin and fentanyl (over 55 pounds), worth up to $7.5 million, from an alleged drug packaging mill in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx.

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D.E.A. NEWS RELEASES

JULY 19	(Oklahoma City) Oklahoma City man pleads guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy
JULY 18	(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) Upper East Side doctor convicted in Brooklyn Federal Court of causing overdose death of a patient
JULY 17	(SAN JOSE, Calif) San Jose resident sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
JULY 13	(NEWARK, N.J.) Long-time leader of Grape Street Crips Gang, two others convicted of racketeering conspiracy, murders, drug trafficking
JULY 13	(ROME, Ga) Career Offender Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Offense

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A.T.F. Press Releases


FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018

Man Arrested and Indicted for Committing Three Carjackings on the Same Day

Field Division: Miami Field Division

Former Lawrence Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

Field Division: Seattle Field Division

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018

Spokane Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Four Pounds of Methamphetamine

Field Division: Seattle Field Division

Boston Gang Member Sentenced for Distributing Drugs In and Around Public Housing Development

Field Division: Boston Field Division

Felon from Belen Sentenced to Eight Years for Unlawful Possession of Body Armor and Oxycodone Trafficking

Field Division: Phoenix Field Division

South Bend Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison

Field Division: Chicago Field Division

Thirteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted in Federal Court

Field Division: Seattle Field Division

Arkansas Man Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Selling Guns in Chicago Area

Field Division: Chicago Field Division

Local Two-Time Felon Receives Lengthy Sentence for Robbery at Gunpoint

Field Division: Houston Field Division

Port St. Lucie Resident Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for International Firearms Trafficking

Field Division: Miami Field Division

Felon with Over 50 Prior Convictions Sentenced to 225 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm

Field Division: Atlanta Field Division

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018

Maine Man Sentenced for Opoid Trafficking Conspiracy

Field Division: Boston Field Division

Convicted Felon/Gang Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm Used to Kill Child

Field Division: Nashville Field Division

Plantation Resident Convicted of Making False Statement to Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer

Field Division: Miami Field Division

Luzerne County Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

Field Division: Philadelphia Field Division

Three-Time Drug Felon Receives Significant Sentence

Field Division: Houston Field Division

Caldwell Man Sentenced to Prison on Federal Charge

Field Division: Seattle Field Division

Man Pleads Guilty to Spice Conspiracy and Distribution Crimes

Field Division: Washington Field Division

Fort Lauderdale Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Field Division: Miami Field Division

TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018

Fulton Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing a Firearm Silencer Following Court Hearing

Field Division: Kansas City Field Division

Woman Sentenced for Firearms Conspiracy and Obstruction

Field Division: Washington Field Division

Hazleton Man Pleads Guilty to Making Straw Purchases of Firearms

Field Division: Philadelphia Field Division

Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Using Interstate Communications to Threaten Elementary School Students

Field Division: Phoenix Field Division

South Carolina Man Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Firearms Trafficking

Field Division: New York Field Division

U.S. Marshals News

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	July 18, 2018 - A former U.S. Marshals most wanted fugitive was extradited back to Phoenix from Buenos Aires, Argentina, late Tuesday. Paul Eischeid, 46, had been in the custody of Argentinean authorities since his arrest in the country in 2011, which ended his eight-year run from justice after being indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for drug trafficking and RICO violations, including counts of kidnapping and homicide....read more July 10, 2018 – The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in NH was able to safely arrest two fugitives that were featured as “Fugitives of the Week.” Early Tuesday morning, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was able to locate and arrest “Fugitive of the week”, Adam Smart. Smart had been wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants for Failure to Appear on Cocaine charges and a Larceny warrant. After the arrest of Adam Smart, the task force turned their attention on Fugitive of the Week, Branden Glass. Mr. Glass was wanted on an outstanding Concord Police Department warrant for Sales of Cocaine X4...read more
	July 05, 2018 - In the early morning hours of July 3, the Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force in Los Angeles, California arrested a man who absconded from probation in Virginia nearly 18 years ago. William Branson Martin was wanted for absconding from probation stemming from a 1989 conviction of sexual assault of three young girls in Isle of Wight, Virginia...read more. July 05, 2018 - On Tuesday evening, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was able to track down and arrest “Fugitive of the week”, Brandon Janak, 24. Janak had been wanted on am outstanding Belknap County Superior Court arrest warrant for being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon...read more

JUSTICE NEWS

Attorney General Sessions Delivers Remarks to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Monday, July 23, 2018


Justice Department Launches Public Awareness Campaign with Victims of Sexual Harassment in Housing
Monday, July 23, 2018


Attorney General Jeff Sessions Delivers Remarks at the 2018 Summer Conference for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia
Sunday, July 22, 2018


24 Defendants Sentenced in Multimillion Dollar India-Based Call Center Scam Targeting U.S. Victims
Friday, July 20, 2018


Virginia Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor and Producing Child Pornography
Friday, July 20, 2018


Texas Husband And Wife And A Texas Attorney Indicted For Conspiring To Defraud The United States
Thursday, July 19, 2018


Attorney General Sessions Announces Publication of Cyber-Digital Task Force Report
Thursday, July 19, 2018


Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Delivers Remarks at the Aspen Security Forum
Thursday, July 19, 2018


Former Executive Director of Non-Profit Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy with Unnamed State Senator and Convicted Lobbyist
Thursday, July 19, 2018



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News from CBP

July 23, 2018 | Local Media Release
Border Patrol Citizens Academy to Start this summer in Buffalo, N.Y.

July 23, 2018 | Local Media Release
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agent “rocked” by illegal aliens

July 23, 2018 | Local Media Release
Extreme heat in the Rio Grande Valley intensifies dangers for illegal crossers


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C.B.P. Media Releases

Media Releases from the previous administrations are available in the Archive section of our website.

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize Narcotics Worth More Than $513K This Weekend
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Laredo Port of Entry seized narcotics with an estimated street value of $513,000 in two enforcement actions over the weekend. “Despite searing heat...
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Extreme heat in the Rio Grande Valley intensifies dangers for illegal crossers
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseMCALLEN, Texas – With the recent weather conditions, U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) continue to rescue illegal aliens in distress due to heat related injuries after being abandoned by their callous smugglers. Today, agents...
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Border Patrol Citizens Academy to Start this summer in Buffalo, N.Y.
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseTONAWANDA, N.Y. - The U. S. Border Patrol Buffalo Station is accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy beginning Aug., 25, 2018 located at 600 Colvin Woods Parkway, Tonawanda, N.Y. The Citizens Academy is a community outreach program...
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Another stash house dismantled in the Rio Grande Valley
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseEDCOUCH, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents, working in collaboration with the Hidalgo County Constables Office Precinct 4, disrupted a stash house operation resulting in the apprehension of several illegal aliens. On Friday, agents identified a...
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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol arrests three MS-13 gang members
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseEDINBURG, Texas – Agents across the Rio Grande Valley arrested three members of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. On Friday, agents assigned to the Weslaco station arrested a Salvadoran man near Hidalgo, Texas. His records revealed that the man is...
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Cincinnati CBP Reveals Concealment Methods, Unique Seizures
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseCINCINNATI—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists stationed in Cincinnati routinely encounter unique concealment methods employed by smugglers of all types. From dangerous narcotics, fake IDs, illegal steroids...
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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agent “rocked” by illegal aliens
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleasePROGRESO, Texas – A U.S. Border Patrol agent became the target of a rock assault after locating a group of illegal aliens. Yesterday, a Weslaco agent responded to a report of several subjects who had illegally entered the United States and were...
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Border Patrol Agents Save Fleeing Man From Heat Related Injury
Monday, July 23, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas – Agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Tactical Unit provided emergency medical care to an undocumented immigrant who had become unconscious after fleeing from agents in the extreme heat. “Crossing the border illegally...
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Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Valle del Río Grande confiscan más de 300 libras de marihuana
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media Release Agents seized over 300 pounds ofmarijuana near Progreso, TexasPROGRESO, Texas - Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos incautaron más de 300 libras de marihuana después de lograr hacer una parada vehicular cerca de Progreso. Ayer...
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Oficiales de CBP en San Luis Detienen a 2 Contrabandistas Estadounidenses
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – Oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos arrestaron a dos ciudadanos estadounidenses después de un intento de contrabando en el Puerto de San Luis de Arizona el miércoles, que resultó en el decomiso de casi 27...
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Border Patrol Agents Rescue Teen Left Behind by Smuggler
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseCALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector responded to an incident involving a 17-year-old female Mexican citizen late Thursday night. Around 10 p.m., agents observed two individuals walking north near Anza and...
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Arrests Eight Guatemalan Nationals, Assisting Webb County Sheriff's Office Following Warrant Execution at Stash House
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents on July 20 assisted the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, apprehending eight illegal aliens from a stash house on Garfield Street in Laredo, Texas. Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were executing an arrest...
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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents responding to 911 calls save lives
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseFALFURRIAS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents located and rescued a Mexican and Salvadoran national. Yesterday, Falfurrias agents responded to two different 911 calls from the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office regarding reports of illegal aliens being...
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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents seize over 300 pounds of marijuana
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleasePROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents seize over 300 pounds of marijuana after conducting a traffic stop. Agents seized over 300 pounds ofmarijuana near Progreso, TexasYesterday, agents assigned to the Weslaco station witnessed a man attempt...
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CBP Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Coast Guard Interdict 28 Cuban Migrants
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseMIAMI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Miami Air and Marine Branch (MAMB) working in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) detected and interdicted a rustic vessel with 28 Cuban migrants. The Coast...
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Border Patrol Discovers Meth inside Truck’s Spare Tire
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseSALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine inside his vehicle’s spare tire, early Friday morning. The incident occurred at...
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Lukeville CBP Officers Arrest Methamphetamine Smuggler
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Arizona’s Port of Lukeville arrested a 22-year old Phoenix man after seizing nearly $56,000 worth of methamphetamine Wednesday. A CBP canine led officers to thequarter panels of a...
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Programa de Migrantes Desaparecidos de la Patrulla Fronteriza y TRICAMEX vuelan sobre el Valle del Río Grande
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseEDINBURG, Texas – En el día de ayer, los agentes de Operaciones Aéreas y Marítimas de CBP en McAllen realizaron un vuelo de familiarización para TRICAMEX. El Programa de Migrantes Desaparecidos de la Patrulla Fronteriza realizó un recorrido para...
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Border Patrol Missing Migrant Program and TRICAMEX fly over the Rio Grande Valley
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseEDINBURG, Texas – Yesterday, Air and Marine Operations agents from the McAllen Air Brach conducted a familiarization flight for TRICAMEX. The Border Patrol Missing Migrant Program conducted a tour of the Rio Grande Sector’s area of responsibility...
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Los rescates producto del implacable calor del sur tejano continua para la Patrulla Fronteriza del Valle del Río Grande
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseSullivan City, Texas – Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos localizaron a una mujer inconsciente y rescataron a un hombre en aprietos. Agentes localizaron a una mujerinconsciente y rescataron a un hombreen aprietos.El martes, los...
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U.S. Border Patrol and Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office Team Up
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseSIERRA BLANCA, Texas – United States Border Patrol Agents and a Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Sergeant identified a child who was reported missing from the Department of Child Safety (AZDCS) in Phoenix, Arizona during a traffic stop on...
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Youth Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (YALL) visits Rio Grande Valley Sector
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseMCALLEN, Texas – Today, the Rio Grande Valley Border Community Liaison (BCL) Team hosted the Youth Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (YALL), 4-H students who focus on agricultural development and leadership. The group of students takes advantage of...
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Dulles CBP Arrests Austrian Attempted Murder Suspect
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseSTERLING, Va. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a Swedish man wanted on attempted murder charges in Austria at Washington Dulles International Airport Wednesday. CBP officers arrested Mamodou Secka, 40, of Farsta, Sweden,...
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Border Patrol rescues a man requesting medical assistance and two others showing symptoms of dehydration in the Rio Grande Valley
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseROMA, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents located and rescued a Mexican national requesting medical assistance and two other victims suffering heat related symptoms. Collaborative law enforcement effortpays offYesterday, Rio Grande City agents...
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Mission Police and Rio Grande ValleyBorder Patrol work together to stop a smuggler
Friday, July 20, 2018 | Local Media ReleaseMISSION, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents along with Mission Police Officers work together to halt a smuggling attempt resulting in the arrest of one United States citizen and nine illegal aliens. On July 17, Border Patrol agents, working in...
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