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Captain Black Bob Blanco

04/26/18 11:38 AM

#8291 RE: crazy horse 0 #8282

This is insanity!!!!!! Don’t let them in. Issue an executive order. Make them prove they need asylum.
These are our freaking tax dollars being wasted to clothe, house, feed , and provide medical care for these people, who mostly bring nothing to the country other than diseases that we had mostly eradicated, more violent crime, and more financial burden on our taxpayers. Like a migrant horde of locusts. Prosecute the front groups paying for the buses that bring these invaders to our borders .
This is all being orchestrated by entities who seek to water down and weaken America , for votes and future globalization, and by the big corporate interests who profit handsomely off of supplying the illegal invasion.
We have a front row seat as we witness the fall of another Empire. Unfortunately, it is our own.

mr40

04/26/18 12:18 PM

#8294 RE: crazy horse 0 #8282

Texas Border And Port Narcotic Seizures, Arrests And Apprehensions For The Week Of April 18 – 25

Below you will find new information reported drug, smuggling, human trafficking and illegal crossings that have occurred either on the Texas border and ports over the week of April 18 – 25.

As you read below, you may come to understand the issues on the U.S. and Mexico border aren’t a simple problem to be fixed by the current border security or policies out of D.C.

It has been recently published by many media outlets that the drug, smuggling, human trafficking and illegal crossings have been consistently dropping over the last couple of years.

U.S. citizens are given inconsistent information on illegal crossings and criminal activity that is happening on the Mexico and U.S. border. For anyone to understand whether there are actual drug, smuggling, human trafficking, illegal immigrant crossings or gang activity is a problem or political bloviation, we need the numbers and facts.

Texas isn’t the only border state. So as you read the weekly report below, remember this information is only what is occurring on the Texas-Mexico border and Texas ports.

The information below is gathered directly from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which is under the purview of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

As for the accuracy of the information we have provided to you, we can only decipher the information that is released to us. Therefore the number of incidents, arrests, types of narcotics, weight and street value is considered the minimum amount…

Below you can find the totals of illegal crossing arrests, including their nationality & drug seizures including pounds, type of drug and “street value” total. Additionally, you will find a link to view last week’s totals.

Week of April 18 – 25, 2018 •

Texas Illegal Border Crossing Arrests/Apprehensions with Nationality

Mexican Arrests: 3

U.S. Citizen Arrests: 6

Bangladeshi Nationals Arrests: 9

Illegal/Apprehensions (Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, Peru and Honduras): 117

Total Weekly Arrests/Apprehensions: 135

Texas Drug Total Seizures (pounds & U.S. dollar street value)

Marijuana: 500 lbs.
Street Value: $409,677.52

Methamphetamine/Heroine: 175.76 lbs.
(Includes Crystal Meth)
Street Value: $2,780,625

Methamphetamine: 91.96 lbs.
(Liquid Meth)
Street Value: $2,944,000

Cocaine: 208.55 lbs.
Street Value: $1,932,364

Weekly Drug Total (pounds/lbs.): 976.27
Weekly Street Value Total: $8,066,666.52[
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Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize Over $300K in Heroin and Methamphetamine

Release Date: April 19, 2018

Brownsville, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Veterans International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $348,000, hidden within a blue 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.

The seizure took place on Sunday, April 15, at the veterans International Bridge when an 82-year-old male Mexican citizen applied for entry into the United States driving a blue 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. The vehicle was referred to CBP secondary for further examination. Upon inspection of the vehicle, and with the use of non-intrusive imaging technology (NII) and a CBP narcotic detector canine, CBP officers discovered and removed four packages of alleged heroin and one package of alleged methamphetamine with a total weight of 12 pounds and 1.3 pounds, respectively.

The combined estimated street value of the narcotics from the seizure is approximately $348,000.

CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver and turned him over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.2 Million in Methamphetamine at the Del Rio Port of Entry

Release Date: April 20, 2018

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $1.2 million in a single enforcement action at the Del Rio Port of Entry.

“This significant interception of hard narcotics is a testament to the vigilance and diligence that is instilled in our CBP officers in securing our borders,” said Port Director Mucia C. Dovalina, Del Rio Port of Entry.
Packages containing 86 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Del Rio Port of Entry. Photo courtesy of CBP.

On Wednesday, April 18, CBP officers at the Del Rio International Bridge seized approximately 86 pounds of alleged methamphetamine in 24 packages concealed within the tires of a 2006 Ford Expedition, driven by a 24-year-old female U.S. citizen.

CBP officers conducted a thorough secondary examination, utilizing a canine unit to assist in finding the hidden narcotics. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of $1,200,625.

CBP officers arrested the driver, seized the narcotics and the vehicle. The case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.

Eagle Pass Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $900K Worth of Cocaine

Release Date: April 20, 2018 (At this time, no suspects have been charged in relation to this case.)

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 57 immigration checkpoint in Eagle Pass seized 78.2 pounds of cocaine worth $869,750 from a commercial bus Thursday.

“Drug trafficking organizations rely on profits from illicit substances to fuel their illegal operations.” “A seizure of this magnitude not only takes this harmful substance off American streets, but it also deals a costly blow to the cartels.

On April 19, agents assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station conducted a routine inspection of a commercial travel bus as it stopped at the station’s immigration checkpoint. With the help of a Border Patrol canine team, agents located multiple packages of cocaine that had been hidden inside a compartment of the bus. Federal law allowed agents to seize the contraband and the bus, which were turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Seize Over 500 Pounds of Marijuana

Release Date: April 21, 2018

Laredo, Texas – On April 20, 2018, Border Patrol agents seized 294 pounds of marijuana at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35, north of Laredo, Texas. Agents encountered a Dodge Ram truck at the primary inspection lane and referred the driver to secondary after a Border Patrol canine alerted to the presence of concealed humans and/or narcotics. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 22 bundles of marijuana. The marijuana was estimated to have a value of $235,277.52. The driver, a United States Citizen, was arrested. The driver, vehicle and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The second event took place later that same day when Border Patrol Agents seized 218 pounds of marijuana after responding to suspicious activity near Riverside Drive in Laredo, Texas. Agents discovered an abandoned Kia mini-van with three bundles of marijuana inside. The marijuana had an estimated value of $174,400.00. No arrests were made in this case. The marijuana was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration and the vehicle was seized by Border Patrol.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Seize Over $3.1 Million Dollars in Narcotics
Release Date: April 21, 2018

Laredo, Texas – Border Patrol agents continue disrupting the flow of drugs into the United States resulting in the seizure of over $3.1 million dollars in narcotics in two separate events.

On April 18, 2018, Border Patrol agents seized 2.46 pounds of methamphetamine and 2.35 pounds of cocaine at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35, north of Laredo, Texas. Agents arrested two United States Citizen’s traveling on a Greyhound bus after discovering a bundle of cocaine underneath a seat and identifying another subject with a bundle of methamphetamine taped to his back.
The methamphetamine was estimated to have a value of $81,552.00 and the cocaine was valued at $76,614.00. Both subjects and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

On April 19, 2018, Border Patrol agents seized 91.96 pounds of liquid methamphetamine at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35, north of Laredo, Texas. Agents encountered a black Pontiac vehicle at the primary inspection lane and referred the vehicle to secondary after a Border Patrol canine alerted for the presence of narcotics and/or concealed humans. A further search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of several bottles and plastic bags containing liquid methamphetamine. The methamphetamine was estimated to have a value of $2,944,000.00. The driver, a Mexican National, was arrested. The driver, narcotics and vehicle were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Assist in the Rescue of 56 Illegal Aliens in a Stash House
Release Date: April 21, 2018

Laredo, Texas – On April 19, 2018, Border Patrol Agents along with the Laredo Police Department responded to a request for assistance from Homeland Security Investigations regarding suspicious activity at a residence on San Luis Street in south Laredo, Texas. A total of 56 illegal aliens which included men, women and children were found inside the residence. The subjects were determined to be from the countries of Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. All subjects were processed accordingly. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has the lead in the investigation.

CBP Officers at the Pharr Port of Entry Seize Cocaine Valued at Over $347K
Packages containing 45 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge.
Release Date: April 23, 2018

Pharr, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge seized alleged cocaine valued at $347,480.

The seizure occurred on April 19 at the Pharr International Bridge after CBP officers referred a white 2003 Honda Accord LX to secondary for an enforcement inspection. A 47-year-old female Mexican citizen from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico drove the vehicle. After a physical inspection and the use a non-intrusive imaging (NII) system, CBP officers discovered 17 packages containing 45 pounds of alleged cocaine.

CBP OFO seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver and turned her over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Nine Bangladeshi Nationals
Release Date: April 24, 2018

Laredo, Texas – On April 22, 2018 and April 23, 2018, Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas arrested nine illegal aliens from the country of Bangladesh during two events. The subjects were encountered after illegally crossing the Rio Grande River in south Laredo.

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol continues to have the highest apprehension of Bangladeshi Nationals compared to other Border Patrol Sectors. Currently, the Laredo Sector Border Patrol has apprehended 200 Bangladeshi Nationals since the start of fiscal year 2018.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 59 Illegal Aliens in a Tractor-Trailer
Release Date: April 24, 2018
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 59 Illegal Aliens in a Tractor-Trailer.

Laredo, Texas – On April 20, 2018, Agents at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35, north of Laredo, Texas encountered a tractor-trailer at the primary inspection lane. The driver and passenger were questioned regarding their immigration status and referred to secondary after a Border Patrol canine alerted to the presence of concealed humans and/or narcotics.

Border Patrol Agents discovered 59 illegal aliens inside the trailer. The 59 illegal aliens were found in good health and identified as being from the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras and Peru.

The driver and passenger, both U.S. Citizens, were arrested and the tractor-trailer was seized by Border Patrol. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the lead investigative agency in this case.

CBP Officers Seize More Than $638K in Cocaine at the Laredo Port of Entry

Release Date: April 24, 2018 (No arrests or detainment’s reported)
Packages containing 83 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry. Photo by CBP

Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $638,000 in one enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge over the weekend.

On Saturday, April 21, CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge seized approximately 83 pounds of alleged cocaine in 33 packages concealed within a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of $638,520.

CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle. The case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.

https://smcorridornews.com/texas-border-and-port-narcotic-seizures-arrests-and-apprehensions-for-the-week-of-april-18-25/