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Rio Grande Valley Sector welcomes new agents

Release Date
Mon, 06/01/2015

EDINBURG, Texas – On June 1 the Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol added 13 new agents to the border.

These agents will be assigned to the McAllen and Rio Grande City, Texas Border Patrol Stations. The additional manpower assigned to the RGV Sector is a reflection of the continuing commitment of the Border Patrol to increase border security as well as increasing the security of our surrounding communities.    

The Rio Grande Valley Sector is part of the South Texas Corridor, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organizations. To report suspicious activity, call the sector’s toll-free telephone number at 800-863-9382.

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 the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021