Below you will find new information reported drug, smuggling, human trafficking and illegal crossings that have occurred either on the Texas border and ports over the week of September 5 – September 11, 2018.
As you read below, you may come to understand the issues on the U.S. and Mexico border are not a simple problem to be fixed by the current border security policies out of D.C.
It has been recently published by many media outlets that the drug, smuggling, human trafficking and illegal crossings have been consistently dropping over the last couple of years.
U.S. citizens are given inconsistent information on illegal crossings and criminal activity that is happening on the Mexico and U.S. border
For all of us to understand if there is a real problem or just political bloviation concerning our southern border with drug smuggling, human trafficking of adults and children, illegal immigrant crossings and gang activity, we need the numbers and facts…
Texas isn’t the only state that shares a border with Mexico. Therefore, as you read the weekly report below, remember this information is only what is occurring on the Texas-Mexico border and Texas ports.
We gathered the information below directly from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which is under the purview of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
As for the accuracy of the information we have provided to you, we can only decipher the information that is released to us. Therefore the number of incidents, arrests, types of narcotics, weight and street value is considered the minimum amount.
Below you can find the totals of illegal crossing arrests, including their nationality & drug seizures including pounds, type of drug and “street value” total. Additionally, below you will find links for the last three weeks of border stats.
All people apprehended by the Border Patrol undergo criminal history checks using biometrics to ensure their criminal histories are positively identified. To report suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling, contact their website at http://www.cbp.gov. Or follow them on Twitter at @CBPRGV.
The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and to help save lives by reporting suspicious activity at 1-800-863-9382.
Read related border coverage:
NOTE: The totals below for arrests, apprehensions, seizures, drugs, etc. are ONLY what is reported by Customs & Border Protection. Corridor News is not responsible for what is NOT reported.
• Week of Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2018 •
Texas Border Reported Arrests/Apprehensions
Texas Border Reported Arrests/Apprehensions from the following counties;
• Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Nicaragua and USC (United States Citizens) Weekly Total: 447+ (“+”: see note below)
Of those above there were…
• 8 USC (U.S. Citizen)
• 9 MS-13 Gang Member(s)
• 3 18th Street Gang Member(s)
• 10 Rescue(s)
• 14+ Children/Unaccompanied Children
• 2 Fatalities
Note: +; U.S. Customs and Border Patrol did not list exact or specific totals or countries on some reported incidents.
Texas Weekly Drug Total Seizures & Estimated Street Price
NOTE: The totals are an estimate. U.S. dollar and pounds used.
Marijuana Smuggling Attempts Foiled in the Rio Grande Valley
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two smugglers in three separate marijuana smuggling attempts. Early Thursday morning, agents working near Rio Grande City observed several subjects load bundles of narcotics into a BMW sedan… Read More
Checkpoint agents stop alien smuggling attempt in Rio Grande Valley
Monday, September 10, 2018
FALFURRIAS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Falfurrias Checkpoint discovered 10 illegal aliens concealed inside a tractor trailer. On Thursday afternoon, Falfurrias agents referred a… Read More
Air and Marine Operations and Border Patrol Agents team up to seize over 1,000 pounds of marijuana in the Rio Grande Valley
Monday, September 10, 2018
MISSION, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents thwarted a smuggling attempt resulting in the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of marijuana. Early Friday morning, McAllen agents responded to a report of several subjects loading a white Suburban with bundles… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Continues to Encounter Large Groups of Family Units and Unaccompanied Children
Monday, September 10, 2018
HIDALGO, Texas – Today, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Weslaco station encountered another large group near Hidalgo, Texas. In the early morning hours, Weslaco agents encountered a group of 66 illegal aliens comprised of 20 family units… Read More
Ranch Land Rescues Continue in the Rio Grande Valley
Monday, September 10, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley rescued four illegal aliens. On Thursday, agents assigned to the Falfurrias Border Patrol station responded to a 911 call regarding a lost subject abandoned by smugglers near… Read More
Border Patrol Agents Rescue 55 Illegal Aliens from a Tractor-Trailer
Thursday, September 6, 2018
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 rescued fifty-five (55) illegal aliens from a tractor-trailer. On September 5, agents at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35,… Read More
CBP Field Operations Arrests Young Man Wanted on Sexual Assault Charges at Hidalgo International Bridge
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a 15-year-old male U.S. citizen from Mission, Texas who was wanted on charges of aggravated sexual assault. Officers… Read More
Illegal Aliens Arrested Attempting to Circumvent Checkpoint
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents arrested 10 illegal aliens from a human smuggling attempt west of the U.S. Highway 59 Checkpoint near Freer, Texas. On September 4, the incident transpired when agents attempted to get a closer look at the… Read More
CBP Air Crew Leads USCG to $55M Cocaine Seizure
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) P-3 Long Range Tracker (LRT) crew worked with the U.S. Coast Guard to seize over two tons of cocaine valued at nearly $55 million. CBP Air and Marine crew… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol K-9’s Stop Three Smuggling Attempts
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to disrupt smuggling attempts at immigration checkpoints. On Sunday, agents working at the Sarita checkpoint referred a Volkswagen Jetta to secondary inspection after a K-9 alerted. While in… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Agents Seize Over $4.1M Worth of Meth
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
FALFURRIAS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents stop a large methamphetamine smuggling attempt. Yesterday, agents assigned to the Falfurrias Checkpoint referred a Chevrolet Silverado to the secondary inspection after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Identifies Nine Gang Members in One Day
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested and identified nine gang members in one day. Yesterday, in four separate incidents, agents assigned to the McAllen station apprehended four Salvadoran nationals… Read More
CBP Intercepts Man Wanted for Rape
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prevented a man with a felony warrant from boarding an international flight, Sept. 2. Kerry Sloan, a 55-year-old U.S. citizen, had a warrant out… Read More
Rescue Efforts and Recoveries Continue Over the Weekend in the Rio Grande Valley
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas –U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Rio Grande Valley rescued five illegal aliens and discovered the remains of two deceased subjects over the weekend. On Friday, riverine agents assigned to the Harlingen station discovered the… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Agents Locate Missing Minor
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
MCALLEN, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley located a missing Honduran teenager. On Saturday, McAllen agents conducting operations near Penitas, Texas, encountered a group of 11 illegal aliens. During processing, agents… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol seizes over 2,000 pounds of Marijuana over Labor Day Weekend
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley stopped several narcotic smuggling attempts over the Labor Day weekend. Agents seize over one ton of marijuanaover Labor Day weekend.On Sunday, Weslaco agents patrolling along the… Read More
Family Units and Unaccompanied Children Continue to Flow Into the Rio Grande Valley
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley continue to encounter large groups of family units and unaccompanied children. On Saturday, McAllen agents working south of Granjeno, Texas encountered a group of 64 illegal… Read More
Stash House Discovered by Rio Grande Valley Agents in Escobares, Texas
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
ESCOBARES, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assisted the Escobares Police Department dismantle a stash house operation. Agents encounter 24 aliens in local stash house.On Monday, Rio Grande City Border Patrol station received a call from the… Read More
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Arrests Three Sexual Predators and Three Gang Members
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley identified multiple gang members and sexual predators. On Thursday, agents assigned to the Rio Grande City station apprehended a Salvadoran national near Roma, Texas whose record… Read More
Border Patrol Agents and Webb County Fire Department Rescue Individuals Stranded During Flooding
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents respond to a call for assistance from the Webb County Fire Department (WCFD) regarding several individuals stranded during recent flooding southwest of Catarina, Texas. On September 4, agents assigned to the… Read More
Border Patrol Agents and Webb County Fire Department Rescue Individuals Stranded During Flooding
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents respond to a call for assistance from the Webb County Fire Department (WCFD) regarding several individuals stranded during recent flooding southwest of Catarina, Texas. On September 4, agents assigned to the… Read More
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Build the wall, now. Make the border more manageable, and force them to attempt intrusions where we can amass manpower. Throw every impediment we can at them, whenever and wherever.
Well Done.!! Finally discovering the great work done by the Southern Border, border Patrol
Hugh Brien