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

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant quantity of narcotics, unreported currency, and weapons during Fiscal Year 2025, distinguishing themselves with a 62 percent combined increase in hard narcotics seized. Fiscal Year 2025 began October 1, 2024, and ended Sept.

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

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thanksgiving Day encountered and apprehended a male senior citizen wanted in Illinois on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a minor. “Amid steady holiday traffic on Thanksgiving Day, our frontline officers maintained strict

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, is pleased to announce updated operating hours for the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection Enrollment Center at the Laredo Port of Entry. This change is part of CBP’s ongoing commitment to enhancing customer service and streamlining the enrollment

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — As communities across the U.S.-Mexico border prepare to honor loved ones during the upcoming Día de los Muertos (All Souls’ Day) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that certain agricultural items commonly used in holiday decorations and traditional offerings are prohibited from entering the

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Laredo Field Office ports of entry over a recent 72-hour period apprehended four men wanted on outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses involving children. “Over the Columbus Day holiday weekend our frontline CBP officers at Laredo Field Office ports