Texas Border Apprehensions Include Several Convicted/Charged Child Molesters, Rape Of A Child With Force And $9.5M In Narcotics

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…

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 19 – September 26, 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.

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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. 19 – Sept. 26, 2018

Texas Border Reported Arrests/Apprehensions

Texas Border Reported Arrests/Apprehensions from the following counties;

Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil and USC (United States Citizens) Weekly Total: 441+ (“+”: see note below)

Of those above there were…

6 USC (U.S. Citizen)
2 MS-13 Gang Member(s)
1 18th Street Gang Member(s)
1 Paisa Gang Member(s)
1 Gulf Cartel Gang Member(s)
1 Sureno Gang Member(s)
133 Rescue(s)
2+
Child(ren)/Unaccompanied/Juvenile(s)
5 Fatalities
25 Puppies (breed not given)

All charges, convictions or warrants below were brought by U.S. law enforcement, courts of law or a jury

  • Mexican National: Procurement of a Child for Sexual Exploitation”, and “Criminal Attempt to Commit Sexual Assault of a Child
  • Salvadoran National: Outstanding warrant for sexual assault by the Denver Police Department
  • Honduran National: Wanted for “rape of a child with force” active warrant of arrest out of Brockton, Massachusetts for rape of a child with force
  • Nationality Not Listed: Active warrant from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office for multiple sex offenses against a child and a warrant from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office for robbery
  • Mexican National & Sureño Gang Member: Previous conviction for unlawful transport of firearms
  • U.S. Citizen: Active warrant in Bergen County, New Jersey for a weapons offense and enticing a minor for indecent purposes
  • Mexican National: Convicted of sexual assault of a minor in Dallas County in 2015
  • Honduran National: Convicted of sex with a minor in Los Angeles in 2011

*Note: +; U.S. Customs and Border Patrol did not list exact or specific totals or countries on some reported incidents.


Texas Border Weekly Narcotics Total Seizures & Estimated Street Price

NOTE: The totals are an estimate. U.S. dollar and pounds used.

Marijuana
3,367 lbs
$2,468,000
Cocaine
73.8 lbs
$569,500
Methamphetamine/Liquid/Crystal
406 lbs
$5,890,457
Heroin
27.56 lbs
$625,000

Weight Total of Narcotics: 3,874.36 lbs.
Estimated Street Value of Narcotics: $9,552,957 Million


CBP Officers Seize $679K in Hard Narcotics at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant narcotic seizure with an estimated street value of more than $679,000 in one enforcement action.  “This significant seizure…

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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 10 Subjects Abandoned in Rio Grande

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents on Wednesday rescued several subjects left to fend for themselves after being abandoned by their smugglers. The rescue took place around 10:30 a.m. on September 26, when agents encountered a group…

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Agents Encounter Seven Illegal Aliens Hidden Inside a Freight Train

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents conducting train check operations apprehended seven illegal aliens hidden inside a railroad freight car.   Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on September 26, agents conducting train check duties in Hebbronville, Texas…

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Del Rio Border Patrol Agents Arrest Sex Offenders Over the Weekend

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended two sex offenders over the weekend. Castanon-Arredondo“Apprehensions like these highlight our border security efforts and the threats our nation faces,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol…

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Border Patrol Agents seize over 1,000 pounds of Marijuana in the Rio Grande Valley

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents foiled multiple marijuana smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of an estimated $883K worth of marijuana. On Friday afternoon, Rio Grande City agents observed signs of an illegal entry near Garceño,…

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Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol Arrests Cartel Members, Gang Members and Wanted Fugitives

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley continue to encounter criminal aliens, gang members and wanted subjects during patrol. Early Friday morning, agents arrested a Honduran man who illegally entered the United States…

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Rio Grande City Agents seize almost 500 pounds of Marijuana

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents stop two separate marijuana smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of nearly 500 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of four men. Yesterday afternoon, Rio Grande City agents received information of a…

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Rescue Efforts Continue in the Rio Grande Valley

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Rio Grande Valley rescued three illegal aliens and recovered the remains of two deceased subjects. On Thursday, agents patrolling ranch lands near Falfurrias, Texas, discovered human…

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CBP Field Operations Seizes Narcotics Valued at $600K at Pharr International Bridge

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently seized $646,500 worth of cocaine and marijuana in two separate, unrelated incidents. “These two interceptions…

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CBP Officers Intercept Attempt to Unlawfully Import 25 Puppies at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a failed attempt to import a total of 25 puppies into the United States without proper import permits and vaccinations in one enforcement…

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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue Over 100 Aliens in Smuggling Attempts

Monday, September 24, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to checkpoint operations on Interstate 35 rescued more than 100 illegal aliens after disrupting two smuggling attempts in the span of five hours. The first incident occurred on Sunday, September 23, just…

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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Agents Encounter Unresponsive Child

Monday, September 24, 2018

GRANJENO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a child who was experiencing an adverse reaction to spider bites. On Friday afternoon, McAllen agents encountered a large group of family units and unaccompanied children south of Granjeno, Texas….

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CBP Field Operations Seizes $1.6 Million in Methamphetamine at Hidalgo International Bridge

Monday, September 24, 2018

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a 59-year-old man from Hidalgo, Texas in connection with a failed drug smuggling attempt of 114 pounds of…

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CBP Intercepts Harmful Pests from Entering U.S. Borders

Saturday, September 22, 2018

HOUSTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted viable eggs within Asian Gypsy Moth egg masses aboard a vessel, Aug. 24. Throughout U.S. ports of entry each day, CBP agriculture specialists board international…

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Border Patrol Agents Prevent a Human Smuggling Attempt Involving Two Vehicles

Friday, September 21, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station recently prevented a human smuggling attempt involving two vehicles. Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended 12 illegal aliens smuggled in tandem vehicles that had…

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Border Patrol Agents Stop Box Truck Smuggling Attempt

Friday, September 21, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate Highway 35 Border Patrol Checkpoint prevented a human smuggling attempt of 15 illegal aliens. Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered 15 illegal aliens hidden in a box truck at the…

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CBP Field Operations Makes Substantial Hard Narcotics Seizure Worth Over $4 Million at Pharr International Bridge

Friday, September 21, 2018

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge seized $4.2 million worth of methamphetamine and heroin hidden within a commercial trailer containing fresh produce. “This…

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Border Patrol Intercept Four Alien Smuggling Attempts in the Rio Grande Valley

Friday, September 21, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupt smuggling attempts throughout the Rio Grande Valley which resulted in the apprehension of 19 illegal aliens. On Wednesday, Falfurrias agents working at the checkpoint referred a sedan for secondary…

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Rio Grande Valley Sector Agents Discover Remains of Two near Falfurrias

Friday, September 21, 2018

FALFURRIAS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Falfurrias station discovered two deceased. In less than 24 hours, agents discovered the remains of two subjects on the Falfurrias ranch lands. In both incidents, agents contacted the…

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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Agents Recover Abandoned Narcotics Worth $65K

Friday, September 21, 2018

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents seized two bundles of marijuana with an estimated street value of over $65K. Agents encounter abandoned marijuana bundles yesterday evening, agents assigned to the Fort Brown station responded to a report…

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El Paso Border Wall Project to Begin

Friday, September 21, 2018

EL PASO, Texas – As part of the President’s Executive Order 13767, and at the direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security, construction for replacement of existing pedestrian fencing in El Paso with new steel bollard wall will begin on Saturday…

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Border Patrol Agents Discover Illegal Aliens Hidden in Trailer

Friday, September 21, 2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 north of Laredo, Texas uncovered a smuggling attempt when they found 47 illegal aliens concealed in a trailer. Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered 47…

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Border Patrol interdicts nearly 1,000 pounds of Marijuana in the Rio Grande Valley

Thursday, September 20, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents foiled two smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana. This morning, McAllen agents observed a Chevrolet Silverado parked near the Rio Grande in a rural area near…

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Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol Arrests Gang Members and Sexual Predator

Thursday, September 20, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley identified members of the Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street gangs as well as a sexual predator. Early Tuesday morning, agents apprehended a Salvadoran national near McAllen, Texas,…

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Smugglers Continue with Reckless Tactics in the Rio Grande Valley

Thursday, September 20, 2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered three separate smuggling attempts that resulted in pursuits. Smugglers show disregard for life when attempting to evade law enforcement on Sunday, McAllen agents responded to a report of…

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Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Seizes over 350 Pounds of Marijuana

Thursday, September 20, 2018

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents thwarted a smuggling attempt resulting in the seizure of over 350 pounds of marijuana. Agents seize over 350 pounds of marijuana near Rio Grande City on Tuesday afternoon, agents observed several…

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Large Groups of Illegal Aliens Continue to Flow into the Rio Grande Valley

Thursday, September 20, 2018

GRANJENO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested over 100 illegal aliens in a single incident. Agents apprehend over 100 family units and unaccompanied children near Granjeno, Texas yesterday afternoon, McAllen agents…

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CBP Field Operations Detects Imposters at International Bridges

Thursday, September 20, 2018

ANZALDUAS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge recently arrested a man who had allegedly assumed the identity of a United States citizen for over 30 years. “This…

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Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Gang Affiliated Sex Offender

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

EL PASO, Texas – Ongoing efforts by U.S. Border Patrol Agents to keep convicted sex offenders off the streets of El Paso paid off once again after a 23-year old Mexican National was apprehended during the early hours of Wednesday. Just after…

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