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Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Sex Offender

Release Date
Thu, 06/17/2021

CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an undocumented individual with a prior conviction for a sexual offense on Wednesday.  

The man illegally entered the U.S. one mile west of the Calexico Port of Entry.

At about 9 a.m., Calexico Border Patrol Station agents encountered the man, arrested him, and transported him to the El Centro Processing Center where he will be processed accordingly.

Records checks revealed that the man was previously convicted for a sex crime and previously removed by an Immigration Judge.

In fiscal year 2021, which began Oct. 1, 2020, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested and/or removed 28 individuals either convicted or wanted on sexual offense charges.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Jun 17, 2021