US Border Patrol RGV Sector

Falfurrias Border Patrol agents referred a vehicle to secondary inspection after a K9 alert. An electronic scan revealed anomalies inside two boxes on a flatbed trailer. Agents then discovered 10 illegal aliens concealed inside. The driver and passenger were arrested and the aliens were taken into custody for processing.

Smugglers continue to put lives at risk for profit, showing little regard for the well-being of those they transport. Concealment methods such as this can pose a fatal risk in the extreme temperatures along the southwest border.

High-tech surveillance and expert teamwork lead to 196 pounds of ma*****na off our streets!

Our Mobile Video Surveillance System, combined with Fort Brown Station agents and a dedicated K9 Unit led to the apprehension of individuals smuggling ma*****na in the brush. This success highlights our commitment to keeping illegal drugs out of the Rio Grande Valley.

On June 16, 2026, off-duty Border Patrol Agent Medellin responded to a plane crash on Bob Bullock Loop, joining local officers and Good Samaritans to rescue three juveniles and other survivors from the flames.

Agent Medellin’s quick actions and coordination with emergency responders exemplify the U.S. Border Patrol’s commitment to protecting our community, even off duty.

We are proud of Agent Medellin’s heroism. Honor First.

Vigilant agents and technology keep more than 47 pounds of ma*****na off our streets!!

Fort Brown BP Station agents, the Border Patrol Horse Patrol Unit, and cutting-edge technology worked together to arrest two individuals carrying two large bundles of ma*****na totaling more than 47 pounds. Hard work and teamwork on America's frontlines disrupt criminal activity, protecting our communities here in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

Border Patrol Agents at the Falfurrias checkpoint successfully interdicted a dangerous human smuggling attempt. A white Dodge Ram 3500 hauling a gooseneck trailer loaded with mulch bags, approached the primary inspection lane. As the agents conducted their inspection, a USBP K9 alerted to the vehicle's trailer, prompting agents to direct it to secondary inspection.
Upon further examination, agents removed the mulch bags and discovered a makeshift container, concealing 26 illegal aliens. These types of enclosed spaces pose extreme dangers, including the risk of asphyxiation and severe heat-related illness, especially given South Texas's propensity for high temperatures.

The driver was arrested for human smuggling, and the illegal aliens were taken into custody for further processing. This incident highlights the life-threatening risks associated with illegal immigration methods employed by criminal organizations.