Texas resident pleads guilty to drugging Mexican children to smuggle them into the US
An El Paso resident pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a human smuggling operation that brought unaccompanied children as young as five across the U.S.-Mexico border, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during the process.
An El Paso resident pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a human smuggling operation that brought unaccompanied children as young as five across the U.S.-Mexico border, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during the process.
'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
CBP officers seize more than $4.4 million in cocaine at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $4.4 million hidden within a tractor trailer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $4.4 million hidden within a tractor trailer.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
Texas border stop finds 55 undocumented immigrants in produce trailer
The immigrants are believed to have been put in physical danger by means of their smuggling.
The immigrants are believed to have been put in physical danger by means of their smuggling.
Pokémon responds to DHS’s Pokémon-themed ICE arrests video
The Department of Homeland Security’s Pokémon-themed video has sparked reaction from The Pokémon Company. Here’s what they are saying.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Pokémon-themed video has sparked reaction from The Pokémon Company. Here’s what they are saying.
Man convicted of posing as minor to enter Texas illegally
The 21-year-old claimed to be 16, sharing immigration services with actual minors.
The 21-year-old claimed to be 16, sharing immigration services with actual minors.
Suspects drugged Mexican children to smuggle them into U.S.: court documents
Four people have been charged for their roles in a scheme to smuggle children from Mexico into the United States, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during smuggling events.
Four people have been charged for their roles in a scheme to smuggle children from Mexico into the United States, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during smuggling events.
DPS seizes $2.2M worth of cocaine being smuggled across Texas border
The Department of Public Safety has seized over $2 million worth of cocaine which was being brought over the Rio Grande River from Mexico, they said on Wednesday.
The Department of Public Safety has seized over $2 million worth of cocaine which was being brought over the Rio Grande River from Mexico, they said on Wednesday.
ICE holds major hiring event in Arlington to staff expansion
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding a hiring event in Arlington, Texas, to recruit officers and attorneys for its ongoing expansion efforts.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding a hiring event in Arlington, Texas, to recruit officers and attorneys for its ongoing expansion efforts.
Man wanted in North Texas for child sex crimes arrested at border
A North Texas man wanted on felony warrants for child sexual assault and drug possession was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
A North Texas man wanted on felony warrants for child sexual assault and drug possession was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
El Salvadoran national in Carrollton faces federal charges for unlawful return
An El Salvadoran man living in Carrollton has been indicted on federal charges of illegally re-entering the United States after a prior deportation.
An El Salvadoran man living in Carrollton has been indicted on federal charges of illegally re-entering the United States after a prior deportation.
Mexican national in Denton County indicted for unlawful reentry after deportation
A Mexican national faces federal charges for allegedly re-entering the United States illegally after a previous deportation.
A Mexican national faces federal charges for allegedly re-entering the United States illegally after a previous deportation.
$7.6M worth of meth smuggled in flower shipment seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized millions of dollars worth of drugs hidden in a shipment of roses headed from Mexico to Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized millions of dollars worth of drugs hidden in a shipment of roses headed from Mexico to Texas.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
Man gets 10-year sentence for smuggling 17 migrants in 'cloned' delivery truck in Texas
The truck was found to be a fake "clone" of a Lowe's delivery vehicle, with a three-foot-wide hidden compartment area inside the box trailer.
The truck was found to be a fake "clone" of a Lowe's delivery vehicle, with a three-foot-wide hidden compartment area inside the box trailer.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Keller may be first Tarrant County city to formally partner with ICE
The City of Keller is on course to become the first in Tarrant County and the 4th city in the state to formally partner with ICE through the federal 287g program.
The City of Keller is on course to become the first in Tarrant County and the 4th city in the state to formally partner with ICE through the federal 287g program.
Texas leaders discuss border safety and new enforcement laws at sheriff's training
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.