Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,                                                                                   SOUTH TEXAS -The South Texas Campaign, an integrated enforcement effort that harnesses the joint capabilities of federal, state and local law enforcement to break down criminal networks and their ability to operate in the South Texas corridor, posted significant successes in the recently completed Fiscal Year 2014. Joint

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,     SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at eight South Texas ports of entry upheld CBP’s border security mission while facilitating significant volumes of passenger, commercial traffic and trade imports during Fiscal Year 2014. Fiscal Year 2014 began October 1, 2013 and ended Sept.

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   Laredo, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office bids adieu this week to Assistant Director, Field Operations Border Security Noel Sanchez at the conclusion of a 37-year federal career.                                                                  Sanchez officially retires at the start of January 2015. Laredo Field Office staff held a retirement luncheon in

  Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, currency, false documents, and uncovered numerous immigration and agricultural violations during Fiscal Year 2014. Fiscal Year 2014 began October 1, 2013 and

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Planning Your Trip Across the Border Just Got Easier                                                 WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today launched the Border Wait Time app making it easier for travelers to plan their trip across the border. The app provides estimated wait times and open lane status at land ports of entry

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,                                                         SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at South Texas ports of entry are anticipating an increase in applications by Mexican travelers for the required I-94 permit during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season.  Mexican border crossing card (or “laser visa”) holders who plan

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)- During the month of November, students from the United Engineering Technology Magnet Team (UETM), directed by Magnet teacher Laura M. Rodriguez, earned several award recognitions during tri-state competition held in Garland,Texas. The team competed against 60 advancing challengers from throughout Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Overall, the team ranked as

                                            Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized $7.5 million in liquid methamphetamine and cocaine at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge in two separate enforcement actions over the course of the weekend.    “This is another example of the enforcement mindset and dedication from our CBP

    Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – Working in collaboration, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents and Laredo Police officers apprehended and processed two men previously convicted of first-degree murder for immigration violations following an ill-fated alleged re-entry attempt.   “This unity of effort between Border Patrol agents and Laredo Police to apprehend and process these

Courtesy U.s. Customs and Border Protection,   SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials are anticipating an increase in border traffic as the holiday season approaches. As a result, the agency is adjusting staffing during the weeks ahead to address the anticipated increase. CBP’s Office of Field Operations is offering a number