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U.S. Border Patrol

Four Arrested for Unlawful Entry into the U.S. at the International Railroad Bridge in Buffalo

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BUFFALO, N.Y . – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three men and one woman who attempted to enter the United States on a freight train coming into the United States from Canada. On March 12, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Buffalo Station spotted four people jumping off a moving freight train on the International Railroad Bridge in the city of Buffalo. The men left the woman who became immobile due to an injury and were caught shortly after a foot pursuit. The injured woman received first aid by Erie County Sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (CBP)

Statement from Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller on Helicopter Crash and Death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent in Texas

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We are heartbroken by the devastating loss of Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, as well as National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, in Friday’s helicopter crash near Rio Grande City, Texas. We mourn alongside Agent Luna’s family, including his wife and two children, parents, and brother. We will continue to provide them with strength and support from their CBP family. We will forever honor Chris’s service, and we will never forget his and family’s tremendous sacrifice. The thoughts and prayers of the entire CBP workforce are with the U.S

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Arrested 13 People Who Were in the U.S. Unlawfully

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Buffalo Station arrested 12 men and 1 woman from Mexico and Nicaragua. On March 4, while performing patrol duties, agents came across two separate suspicious vehicles that had North Carolina plates affixed. Agents then conducted traffic stops upon both vehicles to perform immigration inspections of the individuals inside both vans. None of the occupants of either vehicle could produce immigration documents and all individuals were subsequently arrested. During the interview process, agents discovered that the undocumented non-citizens

Border Patrol agents seize $130,000 worth of Fentanyl pills from U.S. citizen

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INDIO, Calif. — El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a U.S. citizen for attempting to smuggle fentanyl through an immigration checkpoint on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., when a ride-share taxi driver, carrying four passengers, entered the inspection area of the U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoint on Highway 86. The agent in the primary inspection area referred the vehicle for further investigation. In the secondary area a K-9 team trained to detect concealed humans and narcotics asked for consent to search the vehicle from the driver and

U.S. Border Patrol continues to seize fentanyl being smuggled through San Diego

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PINE VALLEY, Calif. — San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents seized more than 12 pounds of fentanyl after a vehicle stop on Interstate 8 Friday. Late that afternoon, agents assigned to the Campo Border Patrol Station conducted a vehicle stop on a 2013 compact car that was heading westbound on Interstate 8. As agents spoke to the occupants of the vehicle, two adult male United States citizens, a K-9 team was requested. The responding K-9 unit conducted an air sniff of the vehicle, which yielded an alert to the potential presence of narcotics. Agents thoroughly examined the vehicle and discovered

Agents discover 16 migrants inside a stash house at Laredo Sector

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LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered migrants inside a stash house operation in Laredo, Texas. On Feb 23, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Border Patrol agents in conjunction with Texas DPS received information that a residence near Mines Road was possibly being used to harbor undocumented non-citizens. Agents arrived at the residence, and entered the dwelling when they discovered 16 individuals being harbored in deplorable conditions. All subjects were taken into Border Patrol custody and records checks conducted. It was revealed they were all in the country illegally from

U.S. Border Patrol agents seize 395 pounds of cocaine concealed inside a vessel entering Rincon, Puerto Rico

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AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Ramey Station Border Patrol agents Tuesday arrested a U.S. citizen and seized 395 pounds (179.22 kilograms) of cocaine concealed inside a vessel located in the coastal town of Rincon. The estimated value of the seized narcotics is approximately $4.4 million. "The vigilant and dedicated efforts of our Border Patrol Agents resulted in the successful interception and their unwavering commitment to securing our borders and protecting our communities continues to be a formidable force against illicit activities,” said Desi D. DeLeon, Chief Patrol Agent for Ramey Sector.

Juan G. Bernal named Chief Patrol Agent in Maine

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Houlton, MAINE - U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens has selected Juan G. Bernal as the new Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) of Houlton Sector. Chief Bernal assumed command as the 28th Chief Patrol Agent of Houlton Sector on Monday, February 12, 2024. “It is an honor to join the ranks of the men and women of Houlton Sector,” said Chief Patrol Agent Juan G. Bernal. “Our primary mission is to protect America by securing the borders. Houlton Sector has a long tradition of doing just that and I look forward to contributing to that legacy.” Prior to his selection, Chief Bernal served as the Acting CPA

U.S. Border Patrol agents take 154 pounds of methamphetamine off our streets

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INDIO, Calif. — El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Mexican citizen for transporting illegal narcotics early Monday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. when Border Patrol agents were observing traffic in fully marked Border Patrol vehicles on Interstate 10 near Dillon Road in support of Operation Apollo. A beige sedan passed their location and the agents followed and initiated a vehicle stop using their vehicle lights and sirens. The vehicle pulled over to the side of the road with no incident. A U.S. Border Patrol K-9 Unit trained to detect concealed persons