Border Patrol Marine Unit Under Fire in the Rio Grande Valley

Fronton, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Agents patrolling the Rio Grande were shot at from the Mexican riverbank.

CBP Hits Agriculture Threat Trifecta: Intercepts Five Destructive Asian Gypsy Moth Egg Masses on Three Vessels

Baltimore, Maryland - According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Asian Gypsy Moths are one of the most destructive insect pests in the world. They are not known to occur in the United States, yet they are knocking on our doorsteps. Three recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) interceptions in Baltimore prove how hard CBP agriculture specialists are working to protect against Asian Gypsy Moths establishing here.

CBP Field Operations Warns Travelers on Importing Prohibited Products

Hidalgo, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge wants to warn travelers that bringing prohibited agriculture products will result in fines being assessed, jeopardize SENTRI participation and can also lead to visa cancellations.

Border Patrol Recovers Stolen Vehicle, Arrests Illegal Aliens

Laredo, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Freer Border Patrol Station arrested four illegal aliens and recovered a stolen vehicle near Freer, Texas.

Border Patrol Agents Stop $240K Narcotics Smuggling Attempt

Laredo, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station prevented several bundles of narcotics from being smuggled into the country northwest of Laredo, Texas.