MARFA, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Big Bend Sector seized over a ton of marijuana within three days this week. “The great work done by the agents involved in these seizures prevented a significant amount of dangerous drugs from entering our country and contributing to criminal activity far beyond the border,” said Big Bend […]Read More
In a little over six hours U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Ysleta port of entry had three big busts, resulting in the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin, and ammunition. According to CBP officials, the first seizure happened July 15 at approximately 5:30 p.m. when a male 18-year-old United States citizen arrived from […]Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers working at the Bridge of the Americas border crossing seized 88.9 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $325,000. CBP Officials say the bust took place Tuesday afternoon as a 22-year-old U.S. Citizen drove in from Mexico in a 2005 Chevy Malibu. “The primary CBP Officer selected […]Read More
A man is arrested after El Paso County Animal Welfare and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office allegedly find evidence of cockfighting at a home. According to a release from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) on July 4, 2020, the El Paso County Animal Welfare Department was sent to the 1000 block of Kannermont […]Read More
It was a busy two day span for U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the El Paso ports of entry, with seven drug busts in just 48 hours. CBP officials say the first seizure happened on June 29, at the Ysleta port of entry when a 27-year-old male U.S. Citizen arrived from Mexico […]Read More
From horseback or at a vehicle checkpoint, U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector agents broke up two separate drug smuggling attempts over the weekend. “El Paso Sector agents assigned to specialty units, such as the horse patrol and the canine program, have extensive specialized training and are highly dedicated in securing the border, in an […]Read More
Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations released the information regarding several seizures and arrests at the ports of entry throughout the El Paso area during the Memorial Day weekend. Officials say that the ports of entry saw an influx of arrests for wanted individuals, with 16 arrests made throughout […]Read More
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrest a man in the unincorporated Sparks Neighborhood, east of city limits, after he allegedly struck family dog with a bat and attacked deputies. EPCSO officials say the incident and arrest took place Monday, May 11, after deputies were called to the 13100 block of Fordham Drive in reference […]Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry seized approximately 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine, found taped to a teen. The bust happened Sunday afternoon, when a U.S. citizen arrived as a pedestrian from Mexico. CBP officers selected the teen for an intensive examination. According to CBP […]Read More
Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon announced Thursday that the DEA will direct enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country. DEA officials identified eight major methamphetamine transportation hubs where these efforts will be concentrated: Atlanta, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Los […]Read More
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