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“Our officers remain vigilant to keep these dangerous narcotics from entering our country and their efforts led to this drug seizure,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.

“Homeland security is our primary mission. As part of our mission, we often identify people wanted for a wide variety of crimes,” said CBP El Paso Port Director Ray Provencio.

RGV agents have seized almost 28,000 pounds of marijuana between October 1, 2021, and July 30, 2022.

RGV agents encountered 494 migrants in three large groups in Hidalgo and Starr Counties.

The narcotics had an estimated street value of $11,818,400 and is the largest single bust in 20 years.

Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted two human smuggling events and rescued three migrants.  

Today’s move is the next step on the path to provide the ultimate coverage experience

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized $390,000 in fentanyl in a passenger vehicle.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry seized 2.82 pounds of fentanyl, 7.80 pounds of methamphetamine, 66 pounds of cocaine and $41,000 in two separate unrelated incidents.

Visitors can also enjoy added benefits of this exhibit by attending the Sunday Speaker Series scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 featuring prominent cuisine artist Melissa Guerra.