CBP RGV retweeted
USBP not only secures our nation’s borders, we also provide vital response to natural disasters. SOG Operators from our BORSTAR & BORTAC teams are on the ground in Maui assisting w/ search & rescue and providing critical humanitarian aid. We are with you, Hawaii.
CBP RGV retweeted
Nada Ha Cambiado: A pesar de los informes de los medios y en redes sociales que indican lo contrario, todavía se requiere una cita a través de la aplicación CBP One para el procesamiento de excepciones del Título 42 en puertos de entrada. Lea más aquí: bit.ly/3Xqjaji
CBP RGV retweeted
Nothing Has Changed: Despite media reports, social media posts to the contrary, an appointment via the CBP One app is still required for Title 42 exception processing at ports of entry. Read more here: bit.ly/3Xqjaji
CBP RGV retweeted
#ICYMI, see below:
CBP agriculture specialists are the first line of defense in protecting U.S. agriculture, forests and livestock from destructive pests and diseases. This ensures the protection of the U.S. food supply. Learn more about an agriculture specialist' duties: go.dhs.gov/ZJS
ALT Three CBP agriculture specialists inspecting fruit in white boxes.
CBP RGV retweeted
Protect yourself from scammers! @CBP will NOT call you out of the blue with promises of money or threats. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from US Customs & Border Protection & seeking any type of personal info, just hang up. Learn more ➡️go.dhs.gov/4ob
CBP RGV retweeted
Leading the way..!! @CBPAMORegDirSE continues to spotlight #WomensHistoryMonth here with Zoey S. from Jacksonville and Lisa R. from Miami. Zoey came to @CBPAMO after 4 years in the @USNavy and Lisa after working her way through flight school in Brazil. Go Team..!! @CBPSoutheast
CBP RGV retweeted
A Chicago-based H125 crew worked with @Chicago_Police @ILStatePolice & @CCSOPIO & local police departments to respond to multiple robberies on Mar. 7 in Illinois. The crew tracked multiple suspect vehicles & guided officers to a suspect’s location where officers arrested him.
CBP RGV retweeted
We celebrate the contributions of the women of AMO every day, and we recognize the critical role of women in our organization on #InternationalWomensDay! Women strengthen our team while serving as agents, officers, & in mission support roles throughout AMO! @CBP #IWD2023
CBP RGV retweeted
Planning to visit the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program? The current ESTA application fee is $21.00 USD when applying through the official site. #TravelTipTuesday
Learn more and apply: esta.cbp.dhs.gov
ALT A graphic split into four rectangles of popular traveling destinations. First one is the Alamo, second is the Brooklyn Bridge, third is the statue of Liberty, and the four is the Golden Gate Bridge. On the top left, the graphic says: "Regardless of your U.S. destination, make ESTA your first stop." The bottom right has the ESTA logo with text: "Visit cbp.gov/esta"
CBP RGV retweeted
RGV leads the nation in gang member encounters this fiscal year!
-RGV accounts for 64% of all USBP gang member apprehensions
-3.5% increase over FY22TD
-352% increase over FY21TD
This weekend, agents arrested a Paisa, MS13, & 18th St gang member.
❗️bit.ly/3YKWzPb
CBP RGV retweeted
#TravelTipTuesday: Federal law [31 U.S.C. 5316] requires travelers to report all currency $10,000 or greater to a CBP officer. In addition to being a law, CBP officers have observed that unreported currency may be proceeds from illicit activities.
More: go.dhs.gov/Zqk
ALT 27 bundles of U.S. currency with the first bill being either a $1, $5, and $20 bill on top
CBP RGV retweeted
On Tuesday, Brownsville CBP officers, including a K9 team, inspected a vehicle returning from Mexico and discovered eight packages hidden inside the vehicle. The find led CBP officers to seize nearly 18lbs of cocaine worth around $239K.
Read: go.dhs.gov/ZCK
ALT Packages containing nearly 18 pounds of cocaine
CBP RGV retweeted
Agents & a K9 team encountered 5 bundles of narcotics while tracking a group in a remote area east of Nogales, AZ, Port of Entry. The seizure resulted in 89 lbs. of Meth, 34 lbs. of Marijuana, 24 lbs. of Fentanyl, and 8.7 lbs. of Cocaine with an estimated value of over $534,000.
CBP RGV retweeted
Phenomenal work by #Weslaco #USBP agents who responded to suspicious activity on a farm in Donna, Texas resulting in two arrests & weapon seizure‼️ Suspects turned over to @HidalgoCountySO, charged with criminal trespassing & illegally possessing a firearm.
CBP RGV retweeted
ICYMI: Consequence Delivery at Work‼️
A 22yr U.S. Citizen - Orlando Gonzalez of Roma, Tx was sentenced to 6 yrs #humansmuggling.
CBP RGV retweeted
RGV Week in Review‼️
First Friday of 2023 and we stand at:
- 2,980 Encounters
- 2 Sex Offenders Arrested
- 2 Firearms Seized
- 26 Vehicles Seized
- 239 lbs Marijuana Seized
Great Work RGV Agents!
Let’s go!💚🇺🇸
CBP RGV retweeted
On this day in 1930, Patrol Inspector William D. McCalib was shot and killed by a suspected migrant in Alice, Texas. Today, we take a moment to honor him.
#GoneButNotForgotten #EOW
CBP RGV retweeted
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
RGV Sector would like thank all federal, state, county, and municipal police departments which we collaborate with to safeguard our communities! 💚🇺🇸
#partnership
#honorfirst
#usa
#texas
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
CBP RGV retweeted
RGV Chief Gloria I. Chavez met with Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman Regional Director Alexander Rosburg to reaffirm the humane and professional practices utilized while caring for those in #USBP custody. 💚🇺🇸
