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Eagle Pass CBP Officers Nab Teens in Meth Smuggling Attempt
EAGLE PASS, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry foiled an attempt by two local teenage girls to smuggle more than $40,000 worth of methamphetamine into the country.
Shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, CBP officers at Eagle Pass International Bridge I inspected a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by an 18-year-old Eagle Pass woman, as it arrived from Mexico. During routine records checks, officers discovered that the car had been reported stolen. Moreover, a government database revealed that a passenger in the car, a 15-year-old girl, had been reported as a missing juvenile. CBP officers discovered that the 15-year-old was carrying several packages of methamphetamine, weighing a total of 3.17 pounds, worth an estimated $47,550.
The 15-year-old was turned over to the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office for juvenile prosecution. The 18-year-old was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations for federal prosecution.
“Our frontline CBP officers routinely use law enforcement databases when inspecting people and vehicles entering the country,” said Cynthia O. Rodriguez, Eagle Pass Port Director. “In this instance, database queries revealed multiple entries and ultimately led to the seizure of a load of dangerous narcotics.”
The Office of Field Operations is the primary organization within U.S. Customs and Border Protection tasked with an anti-terrorism mission at our nation’s ports. CBP officers screen all people, vehicles and goods entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Their mission also includes carrying out border-related duties, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and protecting the nation's food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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-Alpine, Tx.
SUL ROSS LOCKDOWN ENDS; NO SUSPECT FOUND
More than 60 law enforcement officers and other emergency personnel responded to an incident that resulted in a facilities lockdown and cancellation of classes at Sul Ross State University Wednesday (Aug. 7).
Shortly after 8 a.m., a Sul Ross staff member reported seeing an older man, allegedly carrying a rifle, walk into the Briscoe Administration Building (BAB).
Following an initial search of BAB to locate the suspect, local law enforcement agencies were notified. Shortly thereafter, Lobo Lookout Alerts were sent to students, faculty and staff via text messages and email, notifying them to lock office and classroom doors and to stay inside. Classes were cancelled and campuses entrances were later blocked.
A suspect was initially identified, then quickly ruled out. Six teams of law enforcement officers conducted room-by-room searches in all campus buildings. Hourly updates were sent to the campus community and the news media.
The suspect was not found. Shortly after noon, an all-clear was given, ending the lockdown. Classes remained cancelled and offices were closed for the remainder of the day.
Sul Ross President Ricardo Maestas praised the response to a potential high-level emergency situation.
“Our University Department of Public Safety and our local law enforcement have been monitoring this situation closely and responded immediately to the call,” he said. “We are grateful for the quick response from our UDPS, Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, Alpine Police Department, Texas Rangers, Texas Department of Public Safety, Game Wardens, Border Patrol Officers and Local and Non-Local Federal Agents.
“Thankfully, this situation did not escalate and our law enforcement officers proved once again to be quick to respond to threats and secured our campus,” Maestas said.
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-Eagle Pass
All-Time NBA record holder for the most Three-point Field Goals in a Finals Series, Danny Green graced Eagle Pass with his presence on Sunday and Monday at both Mall de las Aguilas on Sunday where hundreds if not thousands descended on Beall's Department Store with Manager Roger Enriquez and his staff.
Green emerged from the main offices of the establishment right on time at 4:00 P.M. to a throng of well-wishers and on-lookers as they waited in a line that went from the store to the entrance adjacent to the Charcoal Grill.
Fans of the San Antonio Spurs guard took pictures and received autographs on everything from basketballs, jerseys, pictures and even cellular telephones!
"At Mall de las Aguilas," tweeted the Spurs star who was in serious consideration fro MVP honors should the Silver and Black Attack won their series against the LeBron james-led Miami Heat.
All-in-all it was a grand event organized by Enriquez and his fine staff, this reporter and the Shooting Stars Elite Basketball Shooting crew of Marlon Minifee, formerly of the Minnesota Timberwolves and BU Stephens, former Judson HS standout and now music producer who worked with Tony Parker on his "Balance Toi" music video.