Inclusion of Tren de Aragua in CBP Gang-Affiliation Reports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has started including the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua criminal organization in its gang-affiliation reports. The organization has rapidly expanded its criminal activities across Latin America and in U.S. cities, engaging in various illegal activities. The socialist regime in Venezuela denies the existence of Tren de Aragua, claiming it is a media fabrication. Reports suggest the gang has been used by the regime to target dissidents abroad. The gang's operations have been linked to the state, with reports of infiltration into law enforcement agencies.

CBP Rejection of FOIA Request from Fox News on FBI Terror Watchlist Arrests at the Border

Fox News requested information on individuals on the FBI terror watchlist arrested at the border, but CBP rejected the request citing privacy concerns. The TSDS contains sensitive information on terrorist identities.

Drug Seizures at El Paso Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in El Paso stopped 11.2 pounds of fentanyl and 113 pounds of cocaine from entering the U.S., valued at $1.5 million. The seizures highlight the ongoing battle against drug smuggling and the dangers of fentanyl overdoses.

Increase in Chinese Migrants Apprehended at US-Mexico Border

Unofficial report reveals significant increase in Chinese migrants apprehended at US-Mexico border, posing potential national security threat due to lack of information on migrants' intentions and identities. Intelligence debriefings yield little information, with many migrants released into US immediately. Concerns raised about China exploiting weakness in US administration and potential crisis along southern border.

Drug Smuggling by Mexican Cartels in Eagle Pass

Migrant crossings are low in Eagle Pass, but drug smuggling by Mexican cartels like CDN continues. CBP seizes large amounts of methamphetamine at ports of entry, with offenders facing stiff penalties in federal courts. Recent seizures include nearly $300,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle's firewall and over $1.1 million worth found in quarter panels. Cartel smugglers remain active despite recent sentencing of offenders to decades in prison.

Illegal Immigration Crisis at U.S. Southern Border

CBP officers arrested multiple individuals at the southern border for immigration law violations, including human smuggling attempts and presenting fake entry documents. The incidents occurred at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.