Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations at Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a significant quantity of weapons and magazines. “Significant outbound weapons seizures, like the one realized by our officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, reflect the relentless dedication of our officers to

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled over $602,000. “This methamphetamine seizure at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge demonstrates the keen instincts and outstanding targeting abilities of our officers,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Their commitment

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laredo Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary halt in vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge the morning of Saturday, Feb. 21 to host the International Bridge Ceremony, known as the Abrazo Ceremony. “The Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will host

Courtesy Richard Pauz, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended a male U.S. citizen wanted in Louisiana on an outstanding felony warrant for failure appear on an alleged incest charge. “Our frontline officers maintain strict vigilance, deal with a variety of situations and

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—In a 72-hour period, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at three separate ports of entry; Laredo, Eagle Pass and Hidalgo, apprehended three men wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses. “In less than three days, our frontline CBP officers at three separate ports of entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one undocumented male Mexican citizen wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child. “Our officers remain unwavering in their commitment to protecting our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “The apprehension

Courtesy Richard Pauza, BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Gateway International Bridge encountered a man wanted by Cameron County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault, indecency with child by sexual contact. “Our CBP officers maintain strict vigilance in the performance of their duties and their attention to detail

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge recently intercepted three live parrots hidden within a vehicle during an alleged wildlife smuggling attempt. “Smuggling birds poses significant risks,” said Alberto Flores, Laredo Port Director. “Birds may carry various diseases that endanger native

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers apprehended a woman wanted in Bexar County on warrants for multiple sex-related offenses. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance amid rising holiday traffic and that attention to detail yielded the apprehension of a