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“Our CBP officers used multiple law enforcement tools to discover and seize these dangerous narcotics and our streets are safer for their diligence,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.

CBP seized the narcotics. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents are investigating the seizure.

Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-343-1994.

Additionally, RGV agents apprehended 12 migrant gang members associated to the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and 18th Street gangs.    

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For more information about the STC Foundation or to make a financial gift, about please contact Maritza L. Hernandez, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Economic Development at 956-872-2048.

Since the beginning of the fiscal year, October 1, our agents have seized more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana,” stated Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Gloria I. Chavez.

Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 321,000 migrant apprehensions and more than 21,400 criminal arrests, with more than 18,900 felony charges reported. In the fight against fentanyl, DPS has seized over 350 million lethal doses of fentanyl during this border mission.

Rodriguez has served as a trustee of STC since 2012, representing District 3 which includes south McAllen, southwest Pharr, Hidalgo, Sharyland, southeast Mission and Granjeno.