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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThis document was created by Texas Department of Public Safetys Border Security Operations Center in conjunctionwith federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should besafeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classificationincludes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or e-mails.
Reporting Period: 15-21 JUN 2011
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Key Events and Findings
DPS-CID Agents surveillance of a warehouse in McAllen resulted in the seizure of 3,967 lbs ofmarijuana among the produce from a maroon Peterbilt truck tractor with refrigerated trailer.
Since NOV 2010, the BOSA has reported seven incidences of smugglers utilizing horse trailers totransport currency or marijuana with four of the seizures occurring on US-59 in Victoria Co.
Since SEPT 2010, the BOSA has reported on five incidences of recreational vehicles (all with out-of-state license plates) utilized for transporting marijuana or currency.
The largest cocaine seizure occurred in the RGV Sector where CBP Officers at the Pharr POE seized44.57 lbs of cocaine concealed in the bumper of a Dodge Status.
In the Coastal Bend Sector, Brooks Co SO seized 30 lbs of cocaine concealed in the bed liner of a1997 Ford F-150 pickup.
THP Liberty conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 International Truck tractor, pulling a 1997 StoughtonSemi-trailer, resulting in the seizure of $1,501,251 USD concealed in a natural void behind the wall
panels between the sleeper and the drivers seat.
On 21 JUN 2011, federal authorities apprehended Jose de Jesus Mendez Vargas, alias El Chango, or"The Monkey, the leader La Familia Michoacn (LFM). Mendez Vargas was arrested in the centralstate of Aguascalientes without confrontation or casualties.
Over the last couple years, Mexican DTOs have increasingly recruited minors to conduct criminalactivities. According to the Mexican attorney generals office the number charged with involvement inorganized crime jumped to 214 last year from 8 in 2007. More recently, cartels have begun to utilize
females as hitwomen.
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Dallam Lipscomb
Hemphill
Potter Gray
Parmer
Cochran
Yoakum
Hall
Hale Motley
LubbockDickens
Andrews
King
Terry
ShermanHansford Ochiltree
Hutchinson
Wheeler
Randall Armstrong Donley
CastroBriscoe
Childress
Cottle
Hardeman
Foard
Hartley Roberts
OldhamCarson
Deaf SmithCollingsworth
Bailey
Swisher
Lamb Floyd
HockleyCrosby
Gaines
Knox
Lynn GarzaKent Stonewall
Jeff Davis
Reeves
Loving Winkler
Ward
Ector
Dawson
Martin
Zavala
UvaldeKinney
Edwards
Brewster
La Salle
Dimmit
Starr
Bowie
CassCam
p
Titus
Fra
nklin
Mo
rris
Rains Marion
KaufmanHarrison
PanolaGregg
Rusk
Bell
WilliamsonMilam
Sabine
Trinity
UpshurWood
Van Zandt
NavarroHill
Cherokee
Freestone
McLennan
Falls
Shelby
Nacogdoches
San
Augustine
Jasper
Jefferson
Tyler
Walker
Polk
Robertson
Madison
Brazos
Hardin
San Jacinto
Grimes
Liberty
Chambers
Montgomery
Burleson
Lee
Ellis
Goliad
BeeLive Oak
Duval
Jim Hogg
Henderson
Anderson
Leon
Limestone
Travis
Hays
Comal
Houston
Angelina
Newton
Orange
Cooke Grayson Fannin
CollinDenton Hunt
Lamar
Delta
Hopkins
Dallas
Red River
Rockwall
Nolan
Baylor
Jones Shackelford Stephens
Archer
Young
Taylor
Haskell Throckmorton
Callahan
Howard
Borden Parker
Erath
Palo Pinto
Montague
Clay
Wichita
Wilbarger
WiseJack
Upton
BrownColeman
RunnelsCoke
SterlingGlasscock
Midland
Crane
Menard
McCulloch
Concho
Sutton
Schleicher
Tom Green
Crockett
Pecos
Irion
Reagan
Comanche
Hood
Bosque
Somervell
Hamilton
Kimble
Mason
Mills
San Saba
Blanco
Burnet
Lampasas
Johnson
Gillespie
Terrell
Llano
Coryell
Tarrant
Washington
Fayette
Lavaca
Colorado
Austin
Fort Bend
Brazoria
HarrisBastrop
Matagorda
Kerr
Real
Bexar
Wilson
Karnes
Caldwell
Gonzales
DeWitt
Waller
Kendall
Atascosa
Frio
Medina
Bandera
Galveston
Fisher
Scurry
Mitchell
Culberson
Webb
Jeff Davis
Val VerdePresidio
Moore
Dona Ana
Luna
Grant
Hidalgo
Eastland
Guadalupe
Jim Wells
Willacy
Kenedy
Cameron
Wharton
Jackson
Victoria
Refugio
San Patricio
Nueces
Kleberg
Brooks
Hudspeth
Otero
HudspethEl Paso
TABLE OFCONTENTSTABLE OF
CONTENTS
El Paso Sector
p. 05-18
Marfa Sector
p. 19-24
Del Rio Sector
p. 25-32
Laredo Sector
p. 33-41Rio Grande
Valley Sector
p. 42-66
Coastal Bend
Sector
p. 67-77
Statewide Corridor Seizures
p. 78-82
Overall Assessment
p. 99-108
Sig. Mexico Events
p. 83-98
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Operation BORDER STAR 15 21 JUN 2011
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EL PASO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011
EL P
AS
O
H U
D S
P E
T H
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Horizon City PD
Ysleta Del Sur Tribal PD
El Paso ISD PD
University of Texas El Paso PD
El Paso Community College PD
El Paso Office of Emergency
Management
Texas Tech University PD
Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts
Texas Attorney General, El Paso
Union Pacific Railroad PD
Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission
El Paso County Constables
USBP CBP OFOICE West TX HIDTAEPICTMFDPS TPWDUS Army, Ft. Bliss CIDEl Paso CO SOHudspeth CO SODona Ana CO SO (NM)Grant CO SO (NM)Hidalgo CO SO (NM)Luna CO SO (NM)Otero CO SO (NM)Anthony PDEl Paso PD
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 0
Bailouts 0
Criminal Arrests 86
Fugitive Arrests 44
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 9
Pursuits 1
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 0
IAs/USBP 205
OTMs 12
OTM Countries
Honduras 6
El Salvador 4
Liberia 1
India 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 2,455.23 lbs
Cocaine 68.21 lbs
Heroin 0.57 lbs
Methamphetamine 0 lbs
Currency $0.00
Other
Steroids (23 ml),
Hashish (0.0044 lbs),
LSD (0.0044 lbs),
Ecstasy (18 pills),
Unidentified (18 pills)
Weapons
Handgun(s) 4
Long Gun(s) 1
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 12
Recovered 18
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$10,000
$23,149
$0 $0$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
El Paso UC Currency Seizures
915.66
3,024.76
1,880.98
2,455.23
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
El Paso UC Marijuana Seizures
3.38
71.36
10.71
68.21
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
El Paso UC Cocaine Seizures
158
187194 205
0
50
100
150
200
250
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
El Paso UC Illegal Aliens
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Southbound operations
On 17 JUN 2011, Officers from the El Paso PD Auto Theft
Task Force (ATTF) were conducting Southbound
Operations at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) POE.
The ATTF Officers assisted USBP Agents with a Direct TV
van which had been stopped while traveling southbound.
Officers located a yellow 2002 Honda Sportstrax 400ER ATV in the back of the van, which was
reported stolen when checked by the VIN. The driver stated that he had purchased the ATV from
his cousin for $700 and didnt know that it was stolen. The driver was released and the ATV wasimpounded for further investigation by the El Paso PD ATTF.
Eight gang-related incidents were reported during this reporting period involving fifteen arrests of
members from eight different gangs. There were nine criminal arrests and six fugitive arrests. The
incidents involved: DWI, Unlawful Carry of a Firearm, Assault, and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia. One incident involved a SURENO and a 18TH STREET gang member and the
seizure of a pistol. A second significant event involved six 6TH STREET gang members assaulting
an ALL STARS gang member.
Gang activity for the week of 16 JUN 2011 thru 22 JUN 2011
18th Street Hated By Many Barrio Azteca Aztec Bombing Krew
6th Street Sunset Territory Surenos 13 Taking Haters Out
Surenos are street gangs with origins from Southern California. Their rivals are the Nortenos, who are gangs with roots in Northern California. Surenos often identify themselves with the number 13
for the 13th letter of the alphabet M to pay homage to the Mexican Mafia. They will also use Roman Numerals XIII, X3, and the Aztec number 13 (two lines with three dots above them, where each line represents a value of 5 and each dot represents a value of 1). Surenos will use the color blue as their primary color, and will use terms such as Norcacas to disrespect Nortenos in their
graffiti. It is important to remember when interviewing someone who claims to be a Sureno, to ask what set they belong to, as Sureno is an umbrella over various sets. The same thing applies to
members of Nortenos, Crips, Bloods, People Nation, or Folk Nation.
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80.60 lbs of marijuana
1992 Jeep Cherokee
Concealed: Fuel tank
and floor
CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of Americas POE:
14 JUN 2011
53.44 lbs of marijuana
1996 Jeep Cherokee
Concealed: Quarter
panels, firewall and
doors
0.57 lbs
of heroin
On-
Person
15 JUN 2011
150.53 lbs of
marijuana
2000 Ford Explorer
Concealed: Fuel
tank and side panels
15 JUN 2011
49.91 lbs of
marijuana
2000 KIA Sportage
Concealed: Fuel tank
14 JUN 2011
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12 lbs of marijuana
1997 Ford Grand Marquis
Concealed: Undercarriage
CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of Americas POE:
16 JUN 2011
47.8 lbs of marijuana
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Concealed: Dashboard
(Firewall)
17 JUN 2011
440.31 lbs of marijuana
DINA Passenger Bus
Concealed: Non-factory
compartment under the
entrance steps
19 JUN 2011
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110.67 lbs of marijuana
1987 Chevrolet S-10
Concealed: Floor/Bed
CBP-OFO Officers at the Santa Teresa, NM, POE:
14 JUN 2011
46.65 lbs of marijuana
1997 Ford Expedition
Concealed: Air conditioner
unit
15 JUN 2011
CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE:
On 16 JUNE 2011, New Mexico State Police seized 223.8 lbs
of marijuana following a traffic stop near Deming, NM. The load
was concealed behind the rear seat inside a 1996 Dodge Ram
1500.
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88.67 lbs of
marijuana
2003 Monte Carlo
Concealed: Floor
and Undercarriage
CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE:
15 JUN 2011
233.48 lbs of marijuana
1995 Chevrolet Silverado
Concealed: Bed (floor)
17 JUN 2011
107.14 lbs of marijuana
2008 Pontiac G5
Concealed: Speaker box
17 JUN 2011
24.03 lbs of marijuana
2000 Chevrolet Impala
Concealed: Firewall
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Additional information (cont)
On 8 JUN 2011, the El Paso Co SO, while working Border Star,
executed a search warrant at a La Quinta Inn in El Paso. During the
course of the search, 23.43 lbs of marijuana, 7.87 lbs of hydro
marijuana, and 34.5 grams of cocaine were discovered and seized.
On 16 JUN 2011, the El Paso Co SO Strike Team executed a search warrant on a residence located in the
600 blk of Lata Place in El Paso Co, TX. DANNY MIRANDA was arrested after a month-long investigation
into narcotic dealings by Strike Team Deputies after receiving a Crime Stoppers tip. The search warrant
execution resulted in the discovery and seizure of US currency and approximately one half pound of
marijuana packaged for delivery.
On 14 JUN 2011, Investigators with the West Texas High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Stash House Unit arrested two
suspects and seized 11 bundles of marijuana (weighing 11.19
lbs) and 0.9 grams of cocaine. As a result of the investigation,
Paul DeLeon and Jesus Molinar were charged with Possession of
Marijuana over 5 lbs., and Molinar was additionally charged with
Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) Under 1 Gram. Paul DeLeonDOB: 02/15/1990
Jesus Javier Molinar
DO: 02/19/2011
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Additional information (cont)
From 14 16 JUN 2011, the El Paso DPS Regulatory Services Division, Regulatory Crimes Bureau, inconjunction with the USBP, FBI, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), the State ComptrollersOffice, DPS THP and CID, conducted an enhanced enforcement effort in El Paso. The effort was directed
at supporting the Divisions program enforcement responsibilities of diverting criminal activity by activelyinvestigating regulated businesses. Several entities were identified by analyzing trends in criminal activity
in the El Paso area. During the three day effort, five search warrants were executed, Emission Analyzer
Simulators and steroids were seized, and 11 suspects were arrested on seven felony and four
misdemeanor charges. A total of 2,337 salvage vehicles were inspected under the Bureaus salvage yardinitiative.
On 14 JUN 2011, El Paso PD Officers working at the Los Paidanos Autobus Terminal observed
a male subject drop off a cardboard box to one of the bus luggage handlers. Officers with a K-9
began a check of the bus which was destined for KS, and the K-9 alerted to the cardboard box.
The package was marked 12FT x 33IN Ring Pool. Officers were unable to locate the owner of
the box. The box revealed twenty duct taped bundles of marijuana with an approximate
weight of 21.8 lbs.
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Additional information (cont)
On 14 JUN 2011, El Paso DPS CID Agents assisted the
CBP Asset Forfeiture Unit in identifying a 2006 Toyota
pickup that was reported stolen to the State AttorneysOffice in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on 28 MAY 2010.
For the week ending on 18 JUN 2011, the Border Auto Theft
Information Center (BATIC) received 3,645 inquiries/callers
requesting information on suspicious vehicles. The BATIC
Specialists responded affirmatively to 59 of these calls with stolen
vehicle information being forwarded to the requesting officers. For
the week, 41 vehicles were returned back to the US with a property
value calculated at $463,205.00.
Also on 14 JUN 2011, El Paso DPS CID Agents recovered 18
stolen vehicles from Mexico. The property value of the vehicles
recovered was set at $287,315.00.
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The El Paso Sector experienced an increase in the seizures of marijuana, cocaine,
heroin, methamphetamine, and assorted pills during this reporting period. There was a
decrease in the number of stolen vehicles (10), and a increase in the reporting of
recovered stolen vehicles (17). Of the total 2,416 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs,
1,394 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) POE, 100 lbs at the Ysleta
POE, 518 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE, 68 lbs at Fabens POE, 110 lbs at Santa
Teresa POE, and 223 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 21 reported marijuana
seizures across the POEs, and no cocaine seizures.
The predominate concealment method during this reporting period was the use of
vehicle fuel tanks (4), followed by truck beds (3), dashboards (3), firewalls (3), rocker
panels (2), and one incident each involving seats, floors, quarter panels, undercarriages,
heater cores, air bags, speaker boxes, air-conditioning units, bus steps and a body
carry.
The El Paso PD reported nine marijuana seizures totaling 37.78 lbs, and seven cocaine
seizures totaling 31.0049 kilos (66.149 lbs). The El Paso Co SO reported two marijuana
seizure totaling 1.1 lbs, and no cocaine seizures.
El Paso JOIC Sector Assessment
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El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment (cont)
City-wide index crime continues to show a decrease
by 8% compared to the same time frame last year.
There is a noted 1,300% increase (13) in murders, a
39% increase (29) in sexual assaults, a 10%
decrease (21) in robberies, a 3% decrease (170) in
assaults, a 7% decrease (56) in burglary, a 11%
decrease (733) in larceny, a 17% decrease (131) in
vehicle theft, and a 1% (10) decrease in vehicle
burglary.
Population of El Paso: 649,121 (2010 Census)
Population El Paso City and County: 700,000
Population figures do not reflect the individuals fleeing Cd. Juarez
to El Paso due to the on going DTO Violence
Citywide (YTD through Jun 18th 2011)
Offense 2010 2011 % Change
Murder 1 14 1,300%
Sexual Aslt 75 104 39%
Robbery 205 184 -10%
Aslt 5,322 5,152 -3%
Burglary 861 805 -7%
Larceny 6,385 5,652 -11%
Veh Theft 791 660 -17%
*Burg Vehicle 1,180 1,170 -1%
Total: 13,640 12,579 -8%
*** Crime Rate: 2,116 1,951 -8%
Murder, 1Sexual Aslt, 75
Robbery, 205
Aslt, 5,322
Burglary, 861
Larceny , 6,385
Veh Theft, 791
*Burg Vehicle , 1,180
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 18 Jun 2010
Murder, 14
Sexual Aslt, 104 Robbery, 184
Aslt, 5,152
Burglary, 805
Larceny , 5,652
Veh Theft, 660
*Burg Vehicle , 1,170
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 18 Jun 2011
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El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment (cont)
During this reporting period, 205 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions increased by 11 from
the previous weeks 194. Total reported IA apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JANthrough 21 JUN 2011 are 5,768, with 369 being Other Than Mexican (OTM).
From 4/13 4/19 (33 OTM Apprehensions)From 4/20 4/26 (25 OTM Apprehensions)From 4/27 5/03 (12 OTM Apprehensions)From 5/04 5/10 (11 OTM Apprehensions)From 5/11 5/17 (18 OTM Apprehensions)From 5/11 5/24 (11 OTM Apprehensions)From 5/25 6/01 (08 OTM Apprehensions)From 6/02 6/08 (19 OTM Apprehensions)From 6/09 6/15 (10 OTM Apprehensions)From 6/16 6/21 (12 OTM Apprehensions)
Leading IA OTMs 5 Jan to date:
Guatemala 95
El Salvador 58
Honduras 56
Brazil 43
India 26GUATE, 16
ITALY, 17
COSTA, 1HONDO, 1
PERU, 15
GHANA, 1
US, 1
BRAZIL, 1
TURKEY, 3
LIBER, 1
URUGU, 1
CUBA, 1 ARGEN, 1
INDIA, 1
LIBER, 2 , 1
GUATE
ITALY
COSTA
HONDO
PERU
GHANA
US
BRAZIL
TURKEY
LIBER
URUGU
CUBA
ARGEN
INDIA
LIBER
OTM Apprehensions between 18 May - 21 Jun
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H U D S P E T H
P E C O S
T E R R E L L
C U L B E R S O N
J E F F D A V I S
B R E W S T E R
R E E V E S
MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Hudspeth CO SO Jeff Davis CO SO Pecos CO SO Presidio CO SO Reeves CO SO Terrell CO SO Alpine PD Fort Stockton PDPecos PD Presidio PD
USBP CBP - OFO ICE NPSWest TX HIDTATMFTPWDDPSBrewster CO SO Culberson CO SO
P R E S I D I O
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 0
Bailouts 0
Criminal Arrests 62
Fugitive Arrests 0
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 0
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 0
IAs/USBP 48
OTMs 2
OTM CountriesCzech 1
Ukraine 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 988.16 lbs
Cocaine 0.01 lbs
Heroin 0.0 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.01 lbs
Currency $0
Other
Morphine (1 pill),
Hash (0.03 lbs),
Ecstasy (11 pills),
HGH (9 vials)
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 0
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0
$9,024
$13,355
$0$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
Marfa UC Currency Seizures
315.13
1,328.21
1,560.94
988.16
0.00
200.00
400.00
600.00
800.00
1,000.00
1,200.00
1,400.00
1,600.00
1,800.00
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ized
Marfa UC Marijuana Seizures
0.00
17.63
0.00 0.010.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
Marfa UC Cocaine Seizures
19
17
41
48
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
Marfa UC Illegal Aliens
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Hudspeth Co SO held southbound operations in Hudspeth Co. Four Deputies were
involved in the operations. Activity information was not available.
Pecos Co SO held southbound operations in Pecos Co. Activity information was not
available.
This week marked the final week of this segment of operations for Operation GEAR JAMMER.
This is a joint operation of federal, state, and local law enforcement, targeting Commercial Traffic
smuggling operations. Final Statistics are being compiled.
Southbound Operations
USBP Marfa Agents with assistance from DEA and Brewster Co SO seized
196 lbs of marijuana and apprehended four IAs attempting to circumvent the
US-385 Checkpoint. All four IAs were detained for federal prosecution. The
narcotics and suspects were turned over to DEA.
Bundles of narcotics in
the rear cargo of each
vehicle.
Additional information
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USBP Sierra Blanca Agents seized 0.025 lbs of
spice (synthetic marijuana) and apprehended
two USCs. The subjects and marijuana were
turned over to Hudspeth Co SO for state
prosecution. Synthetic Marijuana. Loose and cut.
Big Bend National Park Rangers with assistance from USBP
Alpine Agents apprehended five IAs near the Tornillo Creek in
Brewster Co. Three subjects were processed for removal. One
subject was referred for state prosecution. One subject was
transported to Big Bend Regional for medical attention. One of the
individuals in the group was found deceased in the desert.
USBP Alpine Agents seized 362.31 lbs of
marijuana and apprehended six IAs on
foot 21 mi south of Alpine, TX. Two IAs
were processed for removal and four
subjects and marijuana were turned over
to ICE for prosecution.
Additional information (cont)
Military duffle bags containing narcotics.
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Additional informationUSBP Marfa Agents seized 426.35 lbs of marijuana near Bear Creek Ranch, 52
miles southeast of Marathon, TX, and apprehended four IAs. The subject and
marijuana were turned over to DEA.
Marfa Unified Command Sector AssessmentMarijuana seizures decreased this week, following a rise over the last three weeks. Seizures were down
by 572.78 lbs compared to last weeks total. The decrease may be partially due to temperatures in the100+ oF range for over a week. Consecutive days of 100+ oF temperatures have set new records in the
area. One (1) death has been attributed to dehydration and heat. The largest seizure of marijuana was an
abandoned load in Brewster Co on Bear Creek Ranch that totaled 426.35 lbs. The second largest seizure
was 362.31 lbs also found abandoned in Brewster Co, 21 miles south of Alpine.
Backpacking accounted for a majority of the smuggled loads seized this week with many of these seizures
found abandoned. Vehicle loads (non-commercial) were second as a method of transportation through
the area.
IA apprehensions were up this week with 48 arrests, an increase over last weeks 41. Criminal arrestswere up this week with 62 arrests, an increase over last weeks 49.
DPS Air 119 responded to the area south east of Big Spring to assist with coordinating firefighting efforts
and finding paths for heavy equipment to cut fire lines. DPS 119 was able to guide one firefighter to a
location with the helicopters spotlight so that a fire line could be cleared to protect a neighborhood.
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DEL RIO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Maverick CO SOReal CO SOVal Verde CO SOUvalde CO SOZavala CO SODel Rio PD38th Judicial District (Volunteer)Dimmit CO Constable (Volunteer)Edwards CO SO (Volunteer)Uvalde PD (Volunteer)
USBPCBP-OFO ICE-FNUSouth TX HIDTANPSUSCGTPWDTMFDPSDimmit CO SOKinney CO SO
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Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 6
Bailouts 3
Criminal Arrests 16
Fugitive Arrests 3
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 2
Pursuits 5
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 1
IAs/USBP 293
OTMs 120
Countries
El Salvador 23
Guatemala 30
Honduras 64
Nicaragua 2
Peru 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,132.86 lbs
Cocaine 37.96 lbs
Heroin 0 lbs
Methamphetamine 1.6 lbs
Currency $0
Other N/A
Weapons
Handgun(s) 2
Long Gun(s) 0
Ammunition 78 rds
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 3
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Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0
$34,367
$1,120$0$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
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627.65
1,065.89
2,259.31
1,132.86
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
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0.00
34.03
0.97
37.96
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
40.00
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249 237
344
293
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50
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Southbound operations
CBP-OFO, USBP, and Maverick Co SO are conducting Operation OUTBOUND.
Gang activity
The Del Rio Sector Unified Command initiated Operation SOUTHERN EXPOSURE on 19
JUN 2011. CBP-OFO Officers working the Del Rio POE observed a green Ford truck make
a u-turn prior to entering into the outbound inspection lane and drive away at a high rate of
speed. CBP-OFO Officers stopped the subject and upon questioning were informed that the
subject had a firearm in the vehicle. The subject was detained while a vehicle search was
completed. Officers located a pistol in the driver's seat area, two fully loaded 30-rds
magazines, and 70+ rds of ammo. The subject, firearm, and ammo were turned over to
ICE for further investigation.
USBP Agents, utilizing a K-9 unit, followed a group of IAs in Kinney Co on the Moody Ranch
near US-277. One of the Agents located the group of nine IAs hiding in the brush. When he
approached them, several subjects absconded. Seven subjects were apprehended. One of the
subjects has a gang affiliation with PAISAS (LOS PAISANOS) and another subject with MARA
SALVATRUCHA (MS-13). Several military type duffel bags containing 255.21 lbs of marijuana
were discovered hidden in the brush. Six adult subjects and the contraband were turned over
to the DEA for federal prosecution. A juvenile subject was turned over to Kinney Co SO for
state prosecution.
Del Rio JOIC Unified Command members recovered stolen trucks: Stolen from:
- 1998 Chevrolet Venture US-277, Kinney Co Eagle Pass
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado US-57, Zavala Co San Antonio
- 2000 Ford F-250 SH-85, Dimmit Co San Antonio
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Additional information (cont)CBP-OFO Officers working the Eagle Pass POE #1 referred a dark green 1994 Ford
Aerostar to secondary inspection. The driver claimed to be coming from Piedras Negras to
pick up his brother from school. Officers noted that the vehicle had only one key. A K-9
alerted to the vehicle, and high Buster readings were returned from the rocker/quarter
panels. A total of 89.11 lbs (39 packages) of marijuana was discovered. The subject and
marijuana were turned over to ICE. The vehicle was impounded.
USBP Agents recovered a total of 788.54 lbs of marijuana that was abandoned:
- 195 lbs on Lehman Ranch, Maverick Co
- 433.5 lbs near US-277 (mm 584), Maverick Co
- 89.94 lbs near Chandler Ranch, Eagle Pass, Maverick Co
- 70.1 lbs on Vega Verde Rd, Val Verde Co
USBP Agents at the Uvalde Checkpoint on US-90E referred a blue 2000 Dodge Caravan to
secondary inspection after initial indications of criminal activity. A K-9 unit alerted to the
passenger side and Agents discovered 1.6 lbs of methamphetamine concealed inside the
passenger seat. The subject, contraband, and vehicle were all turned over to the DEA for
prosecution.
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Additional informationCocaine only in passenger
side quarter panels
Cocaine in removed through
speaker opening
JOIC NOTE: The cocaine only in
passenger side quarter panels
Possible
branding in cocaine. Similar to
X-Men logo.
CBP-OFO Officers working the Eagle Pass POE at Bridge #2 responded to a K-9 alert, and a high
buster reading on a red 1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT. The subject works for a body shop in Piedras
Negras and had four prior crossings in the month of June. Officers found 12.70 lbs of cocaine
concealed within the rear quarter panel. The cocaine and driver were turned over to ICE. The
vehicle was impounded.
CBP-OFO Officers working the
Eagle Pass POE at Bridge #1 were
alerted to a white 2009 Mercury
Cougar. Officers noticed the
ignition had only one key in it, and
a K-9 alerted to the rear quarter
panel. Officers then noticedanomalies in the buster readings and VACIS scan. A search of the
vehicle yielded ten packages of cocaine hidden in the quarter
panels. A total of 25.26 lbs of cocaine and the driver were turned
over to ICE. The vehicle was impounded.
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Additional information (cont)
USBP Agents working at the Comstock Checkpoint
on US-90 in Val Verde Co, encountered a black 2008
Toyota FJ Cruiser. The vehicle failed to yield to the
Agents at the Checkpoint, and instead drove around
the Primary Inspection Area continuing west on
US-90 at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle traveled
past Langtry, TX, the subject attempted to hit a
USBP Tahoe which was off the highway in the dirt.
The subject was apprehended 43 miles west on US-
90, 24 minutes after he initially failed to yield at the
Comstock Checkpoint. The subject is being
prosecuted for High Risk Flight from an Immigration
Checkpoint. The vehicle was released to the
registered owner.
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Total distance approx. 43 miles
USBP Agents received information that a 2003 Chevrolet
Tahoe was possibly picking up IAs on FM-481 in
Maverick Co. The vehicle traveled on US-57 through La
Pryor, TX, to US-83 with Zavala Co SO Deputy in
pursuit. The vehicle crashed through a low fence on the
River Ranch. Multiple subjects bailed out of the vehicle,
and absconded into the brush. Agents, utilizing K-9
teams and CBP Air Ops, located and apprehended ten
IAs. All subjects were processed for removal. The
vehicle was impounded.
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Additional information (cont)
A Kinney Co SO Deputy attempted to perform a traffic stop for speeding on a blue 1998
Chevrolet Venture on US-277 in Kinney Co. The Deputy pursued the vehicle approximately
one mile after turning on his emergency lights. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of
Eagle Pass. The three juvenile subjects in the vehicle admitted that they stole the vehicle to
sell for cash in MX. They also stated that they often steal vehicles to joy ride in Eagle Pass
and/or sell in MX, and that they have also stolen vehicles in MX. The subjects were armed
with a baseball bat located between the front seats, which they used for protection. The three
subjects were arrested, and the vehicle was impounded.
Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment
Within the Del Rio Sector this reporting period, most of the categories decreased. Marijuana was down by
1,126 lbs. For the second week in a row, a seizure of methamphetamine was made in the Del Rio Sector.
Due to the recent methamphetamine seizures by the Mexican Military (reported in last weeks BOSA), it isunusual to see large methamphetamine seizures in the Del Rio Sector.
Two separate cocaine seizures (both concealed in the rear quarter panels) totaled 36.97 lbs this week.
This brings the year-to-date total to 923.16 lbs, surpassing the total for all of last year. In contrast,
marijuana seizures account for only 38% of last years total.
IAs from Honduras continue to be the largest number of OTMs apprehended. Of importance, two separate
and normally competing gang members were identified with a load of marijuana. One subject was MS-13
and the other belonged to Los Paisanos.
Stolen vehicle recoveries is low for the Sector, but continues to be in line with the decrease in IAapprehension.
The Mexican Military (Marines) continue to operate in the Piedras Negras/Acuna areas of Coahuila,Mexico. This continues to impact illegal activity in this area. to change from its usual operating patterns.
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LAREDO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Jim Hogg CO SOLa Salle CO SO Webb CO SO Zapata CO SO Dilley PD Laredo PDPearsall PD
CBP ICE TPWDTMFDPSDuval CO S O Frio CO SO
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Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 1
Bailouts 3
Criminal Arrests 10
Fugitive Arrests 0
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 3
Pursuits 3
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 47
IAs/USBP 497
OTMs 174
OTM Countries
Brazil 2
Chile 1
Ecuador 7
El Salvador 24
Guatemala 64
Honduras 59
India 14
Nepal 1
Nicaragua 1
Peru 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,762.28 lbs
Cocaine 25.30 lbs
Heroin 3.4 lbs
Methamphetamine 56.1 lbs
Currency $ 0
Other: --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 3
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 8
Recovered 3
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Laredo SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$123,820
$611,523
$5,980 $0$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
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1,958.83
5,401.13
1,884.72 1,762.28
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
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16.57
6.94
11.89
25.30
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
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Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures
619
552
601
497
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
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Gang activity
On 13 JUN 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested three male subjects in the 2100 block of
E. Saunders St for Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of Weapon on
Alcoholic Premises, Retaliation, Possession of Control Substance (Cocaine). Officers
recovered a pistol with magazine, 8 rds of ammo and 0.001 lbs of cocaine. The
subjects were identified as HPL (HERMANOS DE PISTOLEROS LATINOS) gang
members and were remanded to the Webb Co Jail.
Additional information
On 10 JUN 2011, a male subject, who was wanted for aggravated assault with adeadly weapon in connection with the shooting that occurred in the 4700 blk of
San Rafael Ln. The subject was later remanded to the Webb Co Jail.
On 14 JUN 2011, a male subject at the 2000 Blk of Cuellar Ct. The male subjectwas charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer (3 Counts) and
discharging a firearm. Officers recovered two handguns at the scene. The subject
was remanded to Webb Co. Jail.
On 10 JUN 2011, a male subject in the 700 Block of E. Travis St and served himwith warrants for aggravated assault (2 counts), terroristic threats and discharging a
firearm within certain municipalities. The subject was later remanded to the Webb
Co Jail.
Laredo PD Officers arrested:
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Additional informationOn 16 JUN 2011, CBP/OFO
Officers working at the Lincoln
Juarez Bridge seized 2.5 lbs of
cocaine that was concealed inside
the tree of two horse saddles. One
male subject was arrested.
On 18 JUN 2011, CBP/OFO Officers working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge #2 seized
113.98 lbs of marijuana concealed within the tires of a grey 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
The male driver was not arrested, although the vehicle and marijuana were seized.
On 18 JUN 2011, CBP/OFO Officers working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge #2 seized
3.4 lbs of heroin strapped on to the legs of a 61-year old male subject that was a
passenger on Pax Busline. The male subject was arrested and heroin was seized.
ANALYST NOTE: On 2 MAY 2011, CBP/OFO at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized heroin (1.21 lbs) and
methamphetamine (2.75 lbs) from a western saddle (with similar characteristics) on a passenger bus.
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Additional informationOn 12 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents recovered a stolen 2000 Ford F-250 with
TXLP reported stolen from Bexar Co. The vehicle was turned over to THP/DPS.
On 15 JUN 2011, USBP Cotulla Agents working along RR-133 near Artesia Wells, TX,
recovered a stolen grey 2004 Ford F-250 reported stolen on 08 JUN 2011 out of San
Antonio. The vehicle was turned over to La Salle Co SO.
On 20 JUN 2011, USBP Cotulla Agents initiated an immigration inspection stop on a 2001
Ford F-250 on IH-35. After a brief pursuit, the driver bailed out and absconded into the
brush on FM-133 near Cotulla, TX. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Houston by
Houston PD. The vehicle had fictitious TXLPs and was turned over to La Salle Co SO.
On 21 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents, north of the Columbia-Solidarity Bridge,
Laredo, TX, seized 350.4 lbs of abandoned marijuana. No arrests were made. The
marijuana was turned over to DEA.
On 20 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working the riverbank north of the
World Trade Bridge encountered a group of suspects who absconded back into
Mexico. The agents seized 231 lbs of abandoned marijuana. No subjects
were apprehended and the marijuana was turned over to DEA.
On 15 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents
responding to possible undocumented alien traffic
near the Laredo Community College main campus
initiated a traffic stop on a gray 1994 Toyota Corolla.
The vehicle came to a stop on Garza St, where the
driver bailed out and absconded. The agents seized
203.2 lbs of marijuana concealed inside the trunk of
the vehicle. The marijuana was turned over to DEA.
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Additional information
On 16 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents seized
11.4 lbs of cocaine at the IH-35 Checkpoint. The
cocaine was concealed within the modified battery of a
grey 1995 Dodge Caravan. Two male subjects, vehicle
and cocaine were turned over to DEA.DRIVER:
Martinez-
Segura, Amet
06/26/1973
PASSENGER:
Diaz-Lopez,
Ezequiel
10/02/1966
On 21 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North agents seized 11.4 lbs of cocaine at the IH-35
Checkpoint. The cocaine was concealed within the battery of a 1996 Chevrolet 1500
pickup. The male driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized.
Perez-Carbajal, Abel
08/02/1968
ANALYST NOTE: Cocaine concealment in car batteries continues to be popular, especially in
the Laredo Sector. The average seizure tends to be around 11.4 lbs. These two seizures were
both at the IH-35 Checkpoint, both were 11.4 lbs and both concealed in AutoZone batteries.
(AutoZone.com does not have AutoZone brand batteries for sale)
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Additional information
On 17 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint initiated
a secondary inspection on a white 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by a male. The
Agents seized 56.1 lbs of methamphetamine concealed within the backseat. The
subject was arrested. The methamphetamine was turned over to DEA.
On 17 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North
Agents, working at the IH-35
Checkpoint, seized 21.3 lbs of
marijuana concealed in a black
suitcase found in the luggage
compartment of an Omnibus Bus. One
male subject was arrested. The
marijuana was turned over to DEA.
Esparza, Raul
Armando
12/14/1983
Reyes-Cano,
Juan Manuel
05/27/1948
On 18 JUN 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents responded to call
from the owner of a ranch regarding suspicious backpacks on his
property. Agents arrived at the scene and recovered three
abandoned duffel bags containing a total of 37 bundles of
marijuana. The marijuana weighed a total of 149.2 lbs. The
marijuana was turned over to the DEA. No arrests were made.
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Additional information
On 19 JUN 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents
initiated an immigration inspection stop on a white
1996 Chevrolet Suburban with TXLP on FM-649
near Guerra, TX. A brief pursuit ensued until the
Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment
Two common concealment methods continue to be reported in our AOR. Two car batteries
containing seven bundles of cocaine and weighing over 11 lbs each were reported, as well as
another cocaine seizure (2.5 lbs) concealed within a saddle. There have been seven batteries
seized in the Laredo JOIC sector since FEB 2011 [8.95 lbs of meth (Lincoln-Juarez Bridge), 11.77 lbscocaine (IH-35), 11.5 lbs of cocaine (IH-35 Checkpoint), 11.4 lbs of cocaine (Hebbronville Checkpoint), 11.4 lbs of
cocaine (Freer), and the two 11.4 lbs at the IH-35 Checkpoint this week]. The Laredo JOIC will continue to
monitor these methods.
Alien apprehensions decreased overall, but the Unified Command referrals remained about the
same. Stolen vehicles reported increased considerably from two to eight.
driver and several subjects absconded into the nearby brush. A
search of the vehicle revealed 693.2 lbs of marijuana from inside
the SUV. No subjects were apprehended.
The Laredo Unified Command had a slight decrease in marijuana seizures this
reporting period. The largest single marijuana seizure this week was 693.2 lbs,
seized by USBP Hebbronville Agents. Cocaine seizures more than doubled from
11.8 lbs to 25.3 lbs, with 22.8 lbs concealed within two vehicle batteries.
Methamphetamine seizures increased significantly due to the seizure of 56.1 lbs
concealed in the rear seat of a Chevrolet pickup. No currency seizures were
reported this week.
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K E N E D Y
S T A R R
H I D A L G O W I L L A C Y
C A M E R O N
B R O O K S
RIO GRANDE VALLEY UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
CBP USBPCBP OFOICE USCG US Fish & WildlifeStarr CO HIDTADPSTexas RangersTHPTPWD Texas Military ForcesCameron CO SOHidalgo CO SOKenedy CO SOStarr CO SOWillacy CO SOBrownsville PD Edinburg PDHarlingen PD Hidalgo PD
Hidalgo Co Pct 3Hidalgo Co Pct 4La Grulla PD La Joya PDMercedes PDMission PD Palmview PDPalmhurst PDPenitas PD Pharr PDPort Isabel PDRaymondville PDRio Grande City PDRoma PD San Benito PD San Juan PDWeslaco PDUniv of Texas-Pan
American (UTPA) PD Univ of Texas-
Brownsville (UTB) PD
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 2Bailouts 2Criminal Arrests 46Fugitive Arrests 1Gang Related Criminal Arrests 1Pursuits 3Scouts/Decoys 1Spikings 0Splash Downs 1
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 8
IAs/USBP 1,215OTMs 457
OTM Countries
Nicaragua 3
Dominican Republic 4
El Salvador 112
Guatemala 143Honduras 105
India 52
Ecuador 6Bangladesh 1
Peru 1
China 6Colombia 2
Sri Lanka 3Brazil 7
Chile 3Romania 7
Korea 1
Uruguay 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 28,313.16 lbs
Cocaine 75.86 lbs
Heroin 0.95 lbs
Methamphetamine 0 lbs
Currency $ 95,976.00
Other --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 2
Long Gun(s) 0Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / RecoveredStolen 1
Recovered 5
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$299,335
$3,392
$62,900
$95,976
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
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RGV UC Currency Seizures
23,163.35
45,556.11
33,839.95
28,313.16
0.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
30,000.00
35,000.00
40,000.00
45,000.00
50,000.00
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104.20
20.6632.64
75.86
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
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RGV UC Cocaine Seizures
1,349
1,172
1,287
1,215
1,050
1,100
1,150
1,200
1,250
1,300
1,350
1,400
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Valluco Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos Tango Blaster
Texas Chicano Brothers South Side Folk Paisa
Tri-City Bombers Mexican Mafia Hermanos Pistoleros
Texas Syndicate Latin Kings Po Boys
Sureno 13
Gang activity
The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 45 gang member arrests this reporting period. These
arrests were made by 12 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were arrested for
offenses such as, parole violation, theft of property, driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana,
assault family member impeding breathing/circulation, robbery, possession of controlled substance,
evading arrest w/ vehicle, burglary of a vehicle, burglary of habitation, assault causes bodily injury,
speeding, attempt to take weapon from officer, credit/debit card abuse, sexual assault, theft of material,
resisting arrest, graffiti, assault class c, public intoxication, criminal trespass, possession of dangerous
drug and murder. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:
The Pharr PD, in conjunction with CBP, are conducting Southbound Operations at the Pharr International
Bridge.
Southbound Operations
Additional informationUSBP Agents were searching north of the Magic Valley area when they spotted
foot prints leading into a brushy area. Agents requested the assistance of DPS Air
108 in locating the suspects. The aircrew quickly spotted two suspects wearing
black clothing. Aircrew guided the agents to the suspects location andapprehended them. An additional search resulted in the apprehension of eight
more suspects.
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Additional information DPS Air 108 was flying along the Rio Grande south of Peitas, TX, when the Aircrew spotted a jon boat
hidden in some tall grass on the Mexico side. The Aircrew spotted numerous bundles of marijuana
scattered in the vicinity. The Aircrew notified USBP and requested them to advise Mexican authorities.
After approximately fifteen minutes, a red, 2-dr, Ford pickup traveling in Mexico approached the area at a
high rate of speed. There were approximately 6 8 DTO suspects in the vehicle. The vehicle stopped atthe boat, quickly loaded up all the bundles into the truck, and left the area.
San Juan PD Officers responded to a residence in north San Juan where a shooting had just occurred. As
officers were responding, the suspects fled in a gold colored SUV. San Juan PD requested assistance
from DPS Air 108 which searched the area for the vehicle. One of the vehicles involved was located at a
nearby restaurant. The shooting victim was shot several times and was transported to the local hospital.
San Juan PD later arrested
one of the suspects and
continue searching for a
second suspect.
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Additional information
Weslaco PD and THP engaged in a pursuit of a stolen Ford F-350 pickup on US-83W. The DPS
Aircrew intercepted the pursuit as it was travelling southbound underneath the Anzalduas Bridge.
The Aircrew observed two suspects bail out of the vehicle and flee on foot along the riverbank. The
Aircrew maintained visual of the suspects with the FLIR camera and eventually guided a USBP
Agents to a suspect. The suspect was turned over to Mission PD. The passenger of the truck was
unable to be located.
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Starr Co SO requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with a vehicle pursuit of a late model blue
Ford pickup on Energy Road, north of FM-1017. Upon arrival, the Aircrew located the vehicle and
began a search, as USBP set up a perimeter. USBP Agents and Starr Co Deputies began to track a
large group of occupants that had bailed out. One hour later, USBP Agents located a group of 10
suspects hiding in thick brush approximately one mile east of the truck.
Additional information
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Additional information
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS
Air 108 in searching for a group of suspects
near the Falfurrias area, west of US-281. The
Aircrew arrived on scene and searched a
large wooded area with the FLIR camera.
The Aircrew eventually located the group
hiding underneath some trees. Agents were
guided to the group and nine suspects were
apprehended. The suspects were
aggressive in evading and put up lengthy
fights with Agents before being detained.
DPS Air 108 was called to search just east of the Hidalgo Port of Entry
Bridge, where USBP Agents were searching for a large group of IAs. The
Aircrew arrived on scene and began searching the area. A total of four
subjects were apprehended and approximately 10 were recovered by a
raft and taken back to Mexico.
USBP Agents from the Rio Grande City Station seized 769 lbs of marijuana and one
vehicle near Fronton. No arrests were made and the narcotics were turned over to DEA.
USBP Agents from the Sarita Checkpoint seized 29 lbs of cocaine. No arrests were
made and the narcotics were turned over to DEA.
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Additional information (cont)
USBP Agent at the Edinburg bus station encountered a male subject who was
preparing to board a bus with two duffel bags. Agents questioned the subject
who could not produce any identification. A K-9 positively alerted to two duffel
bags, and an inspection of his luggage revealed 61.7 lbs of marijuana.
Edinburg PD arrested the subject.
USBP Agents and Hidalgo Co SO raided a
suspected stash house and arrested a male suspect
at the house in Palmview, TX, after finding 40 illegal
immigrants including a young child inside. The
immigrants came from Guatemala, El Salvador,
Honduras and Mexico.
Concealment locations
CBP Officers at the Brownsville B&M Bridge inspected an inbound Ford Explorer with TX license
plates driven by a female USC. A secondary inspection revealed 4.44 lbs of marijuana concealed
in rocker panels. The driver was arrested and vehicle was seized.
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Additional information (cont)
CBP Officers at the Brownsville Gateway Bridge interviewed an outbound female pedestrian. An
inspection of her belongings revealed $92,576 USD concealed in a shampoo bottle and a potato
chip can. The subject was arrested and currency was seized.
CBP Officers at the Pharr POE interviewed an inbound Dodge Status. A secondary inspection of
the vehicle revealed 44.57 lbs of cocaine concealed in the vehicle bumper. The Mexican driver
was arrested and the vehicle was seized.
ANALYST NOTE:
Cereal boxes and
potato chip bags
have been used to
conceal all types of
contraband.
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DPS Air 108 assisted La Grulla PD in a pursuit with a white Mercury driving eastbound
at speeds over 100 MPH while on US-83. The suspect attempted to make a
southbound turn onto FM-886 from Military, but slammed into the guardrail. The driver
bailed out and fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by pursuing officers. Two
illegal alien suspects situated in the back seat of the vehicle were taken into custody.
The passengers were taken by USBP. The driver was placed under arrest by La Grulla
PD.
Additional information (cont)
Suspect vehicle Pursuing officer.
Driver in custody.
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USBP Agents were searching for a
Chevrolet Blazer suspected of
transporting marijuana and
requested assistance from DPS Air
108. The Aircrew located the vehicle
in some thick brush by the
riverbank. Multiple subjects were
seen off-loading bundles from the
vehicle and onto a jon boat on the
bank. As the Aircrew was
maneuvering overhead, the subjects
set the vehicle on fire. The Aircrew
notified Agents but the vehicle was
totally engulfed by the time they
arrived. The jon boat retreated up
river for several miles and off-loaded
narcotics in Mexico.
Additional information (cont)
Roma PD responded to Hit and Run accident. Officers located the suspect vehicle and
detained the driver who was found to be in possession of a pistol and was determined to be a
convicted Felon. The driver was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and
Felon with firearm. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Rio Grande City, TX.
Palmview PD Officer engaged in a pursuit on US-83 after the vehicle failed to stop for
officers. During the pursuit, Officers deployed stop sticks, disabling the vehicle which
stopped west of Los Ebanos Road. Palmview and Mission PD Officers engaged in a short
foot pursuit with the suspect driver, who was captured and arrested. No contraband was
found in the vehicle. A second pursuit was initiated in Peitas, TX, minutes later. It was
determined that the first vehicle may have been a decoy.
01/25/2011
This weeks incident
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USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in the search for a group of suspects on
Puerto Rico Rd, north of FM-1017. The Aircrew flew over the area and located two suspects north
of a USBP Agent and three south of his location. All five subjects were apprehended by USBP
Agents.
Additional information
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in locating several subjects that were
observed being dropped off by a green minivan on Puerto Rico Rd. The Aircrew flew in front of
ground Agents and located 20 suspects. Aircrew led three Agents to the subjects location and after
a short foot pursuit, Agents were able to apprehend all 20 subjects.
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Additional information (cont)
USBP Agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector saved the lives of 13 illegal immigrants over the
weekend and earlier this week. The first incident occurred when Agents assigned to the Falfurrias
Station rescued eight illegal aliens who had fallen victim to harsh conditions in the brush near San
Manuel, TX. The Agents were assisted by a CBP helicopter spotted the group and guided agents to their
location. Another two illegal aliens were rescued near Encino after the Starr Co SO received a 911 call
from two people who said they were lost and needed help. Agents from the Falfurrias Station responded
with the assistance of CBP helicopter and were able to locate the two men using GPS coordinates
obtained from the phone call. A CBP helicopter spotted two people struggling to swim across the Rio
Grande. Agents assigned to the McAllen Station, who were patrolling the river by boat, responded to the
area and were able to pull a man from the water. They also spotted a woman clinging to a tree and
rescued her.
Brownsville PD Special SIU Investigators arrested a male subject
after he was found in unlawful possession of 265 lbs of marijuana
at his residence in Brownsville. Agents also discovered a stolen
handgun and a ballistic vest inside the defendants bedroom. Thedefendant was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana,
Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Theft by Poss. of a Firearm.
9mm Kimber
Hidalgo PD Officers were assisted by USBP Agents during a search of a house in
Hidalgo. As a result of the search, officers seized 812 lbs of marijuana and arrested
a juvenile resident. Hidalgo PD took custody of the marijuana and the subject.
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Harlingen SIU Investigators conducted an investigation at a local mechanic shop. A Harlingen
narcotics K-9 was utilized and positively alerted to the scent of narcotics coming from the front
double garage doors of the shop. A search warrant was provided, and two plastic chemical
containers filled with concrete were seized. The two containers were cut open and a total of 429 lbs
of marijuana was recovered from the barrels. Two persons of interest that were at the mechanic
shop during the seizure were questioned but no arrests were made.
Additional information (cont)
JOIC NOTE: This is a new
concealment method in the RGV
sector.
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Additional information (cont)
Mission PD Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a maroon Silverado truck
for possible narcotics. The truck had come out of the Butterfly Park area at a high
rate of speed. The suspect vehicle failed to stop and led officers in a vehicle
pursuit. The suspects began tossing out bundles of narcotics. During the pursuit,
CBP Aviation TFO observed the driver point a weapon at the aircraft. The TFO fired
his weapon at the truck and disengaged from the pursuit. A THP Trooper also fired
two rds at the vehicle during the pursuit and Mission officers fired one rd. While
engaged in the pursuit, a second vehicle, a green Avalanche tried to ram one of the
Mission PD units. Both suspect vehicles led the pursuit next to the Anzalduas
International Bridge where the Silverado load truck plunged (splashdown) into the
Rio Grande River and two suspects swam across into Mexico. While Officers were at
the river bank, two rds were fired from Mexico in the direction of the Officers.
Mexican soldiers responded and apprehended a male subject. Officers recovered
923.2 lbs of marijuana from the partially-submerged truck. Officers arrested the
female driver of the green Avalanche truck. The Silverado load truck was confirmed
stolen out of Edinburg.
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N
Reynosa Diaz
Madero
Granjeno
09/11/2010: A stolen white 2005 F-250 pickup led
USBP Agents in a pursuit from the river, through south Mission, TX, and back to the
river, upriver from AnzalduasPOE. The vehicle attempted a
splashdown but became immobilized by rocks. The
USBP Marine Unit was fired upon by one subject on the
Mexican side of the river. No officers were struck by the
numerous rounds fired, but one subject was killed by
USBP Marine Agents, who returned fire.
06/09/2011: A stolen red Dodge Durango led Texas Ranger Recon Team and USBP Agents in a pursuit ending at the Rio
Grande, just south of Abram, TX. Texas Ranger, TPWD, and USBP Marine Units were struck by rocks and fired up on by
subjects on the Mexican side of the river. All four LEA boats returned fire. It is
unknown what, if any, injuries the suspects sustained. Two LEOs received minor injuries from rocks that were thrown at the boats.
ANZALDUAS POE
06/19/2011: Mission PD attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a maroon Chevrolet Silverado pickup for possible narcotics. The vehicle led officers on a pursuit. During the pursuit, a second vehicle (green Chevrolet Avalanche) attempted to ram Mission PD units. The
Chevrolet Silverado executed a splashdown just downriver of the Anzalduas POE. While at the Rio Grande, two shots were fired into the US from the
Mexico side. CBP Air observed a subject on a jon boat with a long barrel firearm, likely a rifle.
Cross Border Shooting Incidents near Mission, TX
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09/11/2010 Photo from
Incident with USBP
HISTORICAL PHOTOS FROM ANZALDUAS POE
AREA
06/09/2011 Photos from Incident with
Texas Rangers, TPWD, and USBP
DEC 2009
MAY 2010 MAY 2010
DEC 2009 DEC 2009
Photos depicting criminal activity in the area of Anzalduas
POE.
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ANALYST NOTE: The Alberto Betin CASTRO Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) bases their criminal operations out of Mission and Madero, TX. The TCO steals cars, which are then
utilized to run narcotic loads (cocaine and/or marijuana) from the river to stash houses. The TCO utilizes large rafts to smuggle the narcotics. The Castro TCO area of operation may extend
further and even overlap into territories of other TCOs.
N
Madero
ANZALDUAS POE
ALBERTO BETIN CASTRO
TCO AREA of OPERATION
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Additional information (cont)
Pharr PD responded to a residence on Scarlett Dr, in reference to a large amount
of marijuana that was being stored at location. Upon arrival, a very strong odor of
marijuana was detected emitting from within the residence. Officers attempted
unsuccessfully to make contact with the residents. Officers deployed a drug-
detecting K-9 and conducted a free-air search around the residence. The K-9
indicated a positive alert to the presence of narcotics and Officers obtained a
search warrant. Upon entry, Officers detained two male subjects and found
387 lbs of marijuana wrapped in 11 large and 81 small bundles. The subjects
were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana.
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USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in a search south
of Los Ebanos area. The Aircrew observed numerous suspects dragging
a raft from the river into Mexico. The suspects loaded the raft onto a
pickup and left the river. USBP Agents seized approximately 1,200 lbs of
marijuana in a van that was leaving the area.
Additional information (cont)
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Additional information (cont)
CID Narcotics Agents received information about suspicious activity at a warehouse in
McAllen. Agents conducted surveillance of the warehouse and observed five subjects
working inside. A maroon Peterbilt truck tractor with refrigerated trailer later arrived and was
seen being loaded with produce. The truck was allowed to leave and was stopped by a
Trooper. Consent was given to search the trailer. The Trooper located 3,967 lbs of
marijuana comingled with the produce. Four of the subject who were seen loading the
trailer departed the warehouse in a black Camaro. The vehicle was also stopped and the
occupants were arrested. The fifth subject at the warehouse was also arrested.
CID Narcotics Agents received information on a warehouse in McAllen that was being used
to ship large amounts of contraband. Surveillance was conducted at the suspect warehouse
where Agents observed two large wooden crates being loaded into a freight company
trailer that had arrived at the location. The suspect was detained while leaving the
warehouse. The Agent obtained a state search warrant for wooden crates which resulted in
the seizure of 1,964 lbs of marijuana. The subject that was in the warehouse was also
arrested.
A THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on US-281 near
San Manuel, TX. During the roadside interview, trooper
observed criminal indicators and requested a consent to
search, which was granted. During the search, the
Trooper discovered 40 lbs of marijuana in bundles
behind the seat.
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A THP Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2006
Chrysler Pacifica on Mile 5 Rd and Moorefield Rd near Alton, TX.
The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle
turned onto a private road and hit a residential gate. The driver
and passenger bailed out and absconded. While conducting a
search of the vehicle, Trooper found 494.5 lbs of marijuana
wrapped in several bundles, in the rear seat and cargo area.
A THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford Explorer on US-83 near Rio Grande
City, TX. The Trooper made contact with the driver and observed several bundles in the
backseat and floorboard areas. The Trooper seized a total of 602 lbs of marijuana wrapped
in 24 bundles. The driver was arrested without incident.
Additional information (cont)
A THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a white pickup pulling a
horse trailer on FM-2085 near McCook. After a short pursuit, the
driver bailed out again and fled on foot. The Trooper pursued until
he sustained a minor injury. The driver was not found. While
securing the suspect vehicle, Troopers discovered 2,356.2 lbs of
marijuana in the bed of the truck and in the horse trailer.
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The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 28,000 lbs of
marijuana. This is a 16% decrease from last week. Cocaine seizures increased from 32.64 lbs
reported last week to 75.86 lbs this week. A small amount of Heroin was confiscated. Currency
increased to a total of $95,976 USD. The USBP, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP and CID,
Texas Rangers, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Roma PD, Rio Grande City PD, Pharr PD, Mission PD,
CBP Air and Marine, Starr Co SO, Weslaco PD, Palmview PD, Mercedes PD, and Harlingen PD
contributed significantly to the narcotic seizures.
IA apprehensions increased for the reporting period up from 1,287 to 1,215 this week. The OTM
count also increased from last week to a total of 457.
The Gulf Cartel and Zetas continue to engage each other in a violent turf war in the cities of
Matamoros, Reynosa and Miguel Aleman. Several other Mexican towns such as Valle Hermoso,
Diaz Ordaz and San Fernando, all within 50 miles of the US border, witnessed confrontations as
well. These violent encounters drew the attention of the Mexican Military and once this entity
arrived on the scene, the battles intensified. There were at least 12 reported deaths of cartel
members with minor injuries to military personnel. No civilian casualties were reported to date.
Outstanding coordination continues between the USBP International Liaison Unit and the Mexican
Military that has resulted in the dispatch of a Mexican Army helicopter and ground units to locations
near the Rio Grande adjacent to Matamoros and Reynosa, Mexico. A number of DTO suspects
were taken into custody in Mexico and several bundles of narcotics were seized.
RGV JOIC Sector Assessment
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National Guard Counter Drug Aviation assets participated in Operation Flying Knight in
the Cameron Co area as part of a USBP initiative to maximize TMF aviation capabilities in
assisting local, state, and federal Border Star agencies. TMF Aviation assisted in tracking
and locating illegal aliens as well as deterring DTOs and aliens from entering the United
States.
Operation Flying Knight
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K L E B E R G
N U E C E S
J I MW
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COASTAL BEND UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
USBPCBP OFO ICEFBI ATFDEAUSCGTPWDHouston HIDTASan Antonio HIDTATMFDPSAransas CO SOBee CO SOBrooks CO SODewitt CO SOGoliad CO SOJackson CO SOJim Wells CO SOKarnes CO SO
Kleberg CO SOLavaca CO SOMatagorda CO SO Live Oak CO SO McMullen CO SONueces CO SO Refugio CO SOSan Patricio CO SOVictoria CO SOWharton CO SOBay City PDCorpus Christi PDDriscoll PDEl Campo PDKingsville PDOrange Grove PDSeguin PDThree Rivers PDVictoria PD
Full Map/Table of Contents
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Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 24
Bailouts 15
Criminal Arrests 273
Fugitive Arrests 131
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 6
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 48
IAs/USBP 0
OTMs 9
Countries
Honduras 2
El Salvador 6
Brazil 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 231.67 lbs
Cocaine 30.115 lbs
Heroin 0.006 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.034 lbs
Currency $ 71,973.00
Other
Zantrex: 50 pills
Pseudoephedrine:
187 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 4
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 1
Recovered 11
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Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
IAs apprehended in the Coastal Bend
JOIC Sector and reported by USBP
Stations Kingsville, Corpus Christi and
Falfurrias, are reported in the RGV JOIC
statistics because the above listed USBP
stations report to USBP Sector (Rio
Grande Valley) HQ in McAllen.
Referrals noted on the previous page are
IAs apprehended by Coastal Bend Unified
Command members (local and county)
that ultimately turn over their
apprehensions to USBP.
$317,048
$176,007
$44,918
$71,973
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
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Cu
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Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures
22,505.19
3,454.34
295.41231.67
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10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
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Coastal Bend UC Marijuana Seizures
54.88
1.30
9.64
30.12
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
3-Jun-11 10-Jun-11 17-Jun-11 24-Jun-11
Po
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of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures
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THP Victoria Co seized
56.02 lbs of marijuana
concealed in the spare tire of
a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
pickup. The female driver
and passenger were
traveling on US-59N from
Falcon Heights, TX, to
Houston.
Additional information
THP Brooks Co seized 80.90 lbs of marijuana concealed in the doors and the windshield
wiper cowling of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The female driver and male passenger
were traveling on US-281N from Pharr, TX, to San Antonio.
THP Brooks Co seized 29.50 lbs of
marijuana concealed in the trunk of a
1996 Ford Taurus. The female driver
and male passenger were traveling on
US-281N from Edinburg, TX, to
Houston.
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THP Trooper Wharton Co seized $23,023 USD, 0.003 lbs of
marijuana and a stolen pistol during a traffic stop on a 1997 Ford
Passenger Van. The marijuana was on the floor between the seats,
the pistol was concealed under one of the bench seats, and the
currency was concealed on the person of one of the occupants. The
male driver and three male passengers were traveling on US-59S from
Houston, TX, to Hidalgo, TX.
THP Matagorda Co seized
5 lbs of marijuana which was
thrown from a 1994 Lincoln
Town Car during a traffic stop
after pursuit. The male driver
was traveling on TX-35N from
Markham, TX, to Bay City, TX.
Additional information
THP San Patricio Co seized
$10,000 USD concealed in the
underwear of a male subject in a
2006 Nissan Altima. The male
driver and two male passengers
were traveling on US-77S from
Murfreesboro, TN, to McAllen,
TX. The subject was taken into
custody. The driver and one
passenger were released.CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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Victoria Co SO seized
58.0 lbs of marijuana
concealed in body panels
of a 2004 Dodge Ram
2500 pickup. The male
driver was traveling on
US-59N from Edinburg,
TX, to Dallas.
Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized 50.2 lbs of marijuana concealed inside quarter
panels of a 2009 Pontiac G5 (rental car). The male driver was traveling on US-
77N from Harlingen, TX, to Dallas.
Additional information (cont)
Yorktown PD and DeWitt Co SO seized 187 Pseudoephedrine pills,
50 Zantrex pills, 0.07 lbs of cocaine, and 0.001 lbs of
methamphetamine during the execution of a warrant at a residence. One
male and one female subject were apprehended.
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Refugio PD, acting on a BOLO issued through the Coastal Bend JOIC, seized
$38,950 USD concealed in various locations in a 2005 Ford Taurus. The currency
was recovered from a plastic file folder, a postal cardboard box, and on a suspectsperson. The female driver and male passenger were traveling on US-77S from
Houston, TX, to Monterrey, MX.
Additional information (cont)
Brooks Co SO seized 30 lbs of cocaine concealed in the bed liner of a 1997 Ford
F-150 pickup. The female driver and three female passengers were traveling on
US-281N from Brownsville, TX, to San Antonio, TX.
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UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS CARRYING WEAPONSThere have been two recent cases of undocumented aliens carrying weapons at the time of
apprehension. The following two examples occurred in the Coastal Bend Sector and the RGV Sector.
Weapon dropped during bailout: Hi-Point
Model C, 9mm.
Location of weapon after bailout.
On 15 JUN 2011, a THP Trooper working IH-10 in Gonzales Co attempted to stop a
stolen Ford F-250 pickup (stolen in Houston). The pickup continued on for about one
mile before intentionally driving off of the roadway and crashing into a tree.
Approximately 12-15 people exited the vehicle and ran into a wooded area. The
Trooper apprehended one subject who was identified as an undocumented foreign
national from Brazil. Also found on the ground by the passenger door was a loaded
pistol. The firearm was not reported stolen. The one subject apprehended was
transported to a local hospital by EMS and released to USBP.
The following Situational Awareness report was released by the RGV Border Intelligence
Center. On 15 JUN 2011, USBP working in the Mission, TX, area encountered an
undocumented alien with a loaded pistol. The handgun was found during a pat down
search of the suspect. The weapon was safely secured without incident.
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THP McMullen Co responded to the crash of a US Navy T-45 Goshawk aircraft in an empty
field 21 miles S/E of Tilden. The investigation revealed the pilot lost control of the aircraft
following an engine stall. The pilot ejected and parachuted to safety, sustaining only minor
injuries. THP Troopers secured and turned the scene over to Navy officials from Naval Air
Station Kingsville.
US NAVY PLANE CRASH IN McMULLEN CO
Stock Photo
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Wildfires in Brooks Co continue to
burn this week. The fire is now
estimated to be 50% contained and
has burned approximately 35,000
acres. TX-285 was closed most of
the afternoon of 20 JUN 2011 and
remained closed overnight. Th
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