119399_Texas Border Operations Sector Assessment 24 June 2011

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


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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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

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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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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


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

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915.66

3,024.76

1,880.98

2,455.23

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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.


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


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


12 lbs of marijuana

1997 Ford Grand Marquis

Concealed: Undercarriage

CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of Americas POE:

16 JUN 2011


2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Concealed: Dashboard

(Firewall)

17 JUN 2011


DINA Passenger Bus

Concealed: Non-factory

compartment under the

entrance steps

19 JUN 2011




1987 Chevrolet S-10

Concealed: Floor/Bed

CBP-OFO Officers at the Santa Teresa, NM, POE:

14 JUN 2011


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.



88.67 lbs of

marijuana

2003 Monte Carlo

Concealed: Floor

and Undercarriage

CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE:

15 JUN 2011


1995 Chevrolet Silverado

Concealed: Bed (floor)

17 JUN 2011


2008 Pontiac G5

Concealed: Speaker box

17 JUN 2011


2000 Chevrolet Impala

Concealed: Firewall


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



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.



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.


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


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


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

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HONDO

PERU

GHANA

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ARGEN

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OTM Apprehensions between 18 May - 21 Jun


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MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR15 21 JUN 2011


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

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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 0

Bailouts 0

Criminal Arrests 62

Fugitive Arrests 0


Pursuits 0

Scouts/Decoys 0


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


Stolen 0

Recovered 0


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

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1,328.21

1,560.94

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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


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.


Military duffle bags containing narcotics.



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


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



Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 6

Bailouts 3

Criminal Arrests 16

Fugitive Arrests 3


Pursuits 5

Scouts/Decoys 0


IAs/Referrals 1

IAs/USBP 293

OTMs 120

Countries

El Salvador 23

Guatemala 30

Honduras 64

Nicaragua 2

Peru 1

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 37.96 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs


Currency $0

Other N/A

Weapons

Handgun(s) 2

Long Gun(s) 0

Ammunition 78 rds


Stolen 0

Recovered 3


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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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


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.


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.



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.



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


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



Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 1

Bailouts 3

Criminal Arrests 10

Fugitive Arrests 0


Pursuits 3

Scouts/Decoys 0


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


Cocaine 25.30 lbs

Heroin 3.4 lbs


Currency $ 0

Other: --

Weapons

Handgun(s) 3

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 8

Recovered 3


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

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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.


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:



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.


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.



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)




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.



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.


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


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




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


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


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


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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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.


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.



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.


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.




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.



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.



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.


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.


Suspect vehicle Pursuing officer.

Driver in custody.


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.


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


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.


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.



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.


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.


JOIC NOTE: This is a new

concealment method in the RGV

sector.



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.



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



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.



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




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.


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.




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.



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.


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.



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


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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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



Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 24

Bailouts 15

Criminal Arrests 273

Fugitive Arrests 131


Pursuits 6

Scouts/Decoys 0


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


Currency $ 71,973.00

Other

Zantrex: 50 pills

Pseudoephedrine:

187 pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 4

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 1

Recovered 11


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

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THP Victoria Co seized


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.


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.


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.


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


Victoria Co SO seized


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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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