Alabama father, son arrested in Texas attempting to smuggle guns into Mexico
“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
'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.
Charges filed against men arrested after escaping ICE custody in Conroe
The men are accused of strangling a Border Patrol agent in her vehicle before escaping, the USAO says.
The men are accused of strangling a Border Patrol agent in her vehicle before escaping, the USAO says.
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.
Undocumented Canadian immigrant sentenced in Houston for cocaine trafficking
An undocumented immigrant from Canada has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization.
An undocumented immigrant from Canada has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization.
Member of Mexican cartel sentenced in Houston for drug trafficking
A member of a Mexican cartel has been sentenced in a Houston court to federal prison for his role in bringing drugs to the US.
A member of a Mexican cartel has been sentenced in a Houston court to federal prison for his role in bringing drugs to the US.
$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.
Chinese woman sentenced to 2 years for child pornography after illegal border crossing
A 19-year-old Chinese woman who illegally entered the U.S. has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing child pornography found on her phone.
A 19-year-old Chinese woman who illegally entered the U.S. has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing child pornography found on her phone.
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.
Houston man mistakenly detained by ICE due to name confusion
A Houston man was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released hours later. The agency admits they arrested the wrong person due to similarities in appearance and identical names.
A Houston man was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released hours later. The agency admits they arrested the wrong person due to similarities in appearance and identical names.
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.
'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
U.S. plans to drop millions of flies over Texas and Mexico to fight flesh-eating maggots
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.
The federal government plans to combat flesh-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock by dropping millions of sterile flies from airplanes over Texas and Mexico.