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Chief Michael W. Banks

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Distinct honor to serve as the 27th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol while leading the most dedicated law enforcement workforce in the world. #HonorFirst

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Continued historic lows with a 93% drop in illegal crossings last month — more boots on the ground, more focus. With the strong enforcement posture, our borders are not being flooded and our agents are able to combat the criminal networks affecting our communities. See More:

Continued historic lows with a 93% drop in illegal crossings last month — more boots on the ground, more focus. With the strong enforcement posture, our borders are not being flooded and our agents are able to combat the criminal networks affecting our communities.

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🚨 Cerritos, CA Juan Diego Euan, a convicted sex offender and Mexican national, learned his luck had run out when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement & ERO Los Angeles and Border Patrol agents located and arrested him. In 2015, Euan was convicted for having sex with a child under the age of 16 and only

🚨 Cerritos, CA
Juan Diego Euan, a convicted sex offender and Mexican national, learned his luck had run out when <a href="/ICEgov/">U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement</a> &amp; <a href="/EROLosAngeles/">ERO Los Angeles</a> and Border Patrol agents located and arrested him.

In 2015, Euan was convicted for having sex with a child under the age of 16 and only
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On 6/9, USBP agents apprehended a Cuban national and documented Latin Kings gang member with a long history of serious crimes. Paroled into the U.S. in 2013 under temporary status, he never pursued legal residency—instead, he chose a criminal path: 🔹Crimes of Moral Turpitude

On 6/9, USBP agents apprehended a Cuban national and documented Latin Kings gang member with a long history of serious crimes.

Paroled into the U.S. in 2013 under temporary status, he never pursued legal residency—instead, he chose a criminal path:
🔹Crimes of Moral Turpitude
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STASH HOUSE UNCOVERED! On 6/9, USBP agents and ICE ERO El Paso disrupted a human smuggling operation inside an El Paso, TX apartment. At the center of it all—a Mexican national unlawfully in the U.S. He first denied involvement, but later admitted to being the caretaker of the

STASH HOUSE UNCOVERED!
On 6/9, USBP agents and ICE <a href="/EROElPaso/">ERO El Paso</a> disrupted a human smuggling operation inside an El Paso, TX apartment. At the center of it all—a Mexican national unlawfully in the U.S. He first denied involvement, but later admitted to being the caretaker of the
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Proud to have Rodney Scott! Senate confirmed as CBP Commissioner! His 30+ years of service and leadership will be invaluable as we work together to secure America's borders.

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SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED! 6/11- USBP agents in Three Points, AZ, stopped a convicted sexual predator from re-entering the U.S. Mexican national, Jose Montano-Torres, has two convictions for -sexual exploitation of a minor and aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He served time in a

SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED!
6/11- USBP agents in Three Points, AZ, stopped a convicted sexual predator from re-entering the U.S. Mexican national, Jose Montano-Torres, has two convictions for -sexual exploitation of a minor and aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He served time in a
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USBP, DOD, and foreign military partners from Egypt and Chile came together to share strategies and tactics in securing the border. Border security is a global mission.

USBP, DOD, and foreign military partners from Egypt and Chile came together to share strategies and tactics in securing the border. Border security is a global mission.
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No hiding from the law. In a joint operation, Border Patrol and federal partners executed a search warrant in Mecca, CA—targeting criminal networks and shutting down illegal activity. United and relentless, we follow every federal violation to the end. #TeamWork

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CRIMINAL ALIEN ARRESTED! On 6/12, USBP, ICE, and DEA teamed up to arrest an Ecuadorian national in Upper Darby, PA—a repeat offender and clear threat to public safety. His latest rap sheet: ❌ Felony strangulation ❌ Simple assault ❌ Harassment And this wasn’t his first

CRIMINAL ALIEN ARRESTED!
On 6/12, USBP, ICE, and DEA teamed up to arrest an Ecuadorian national in Upper Darby, PA—a repeat offender and clear threat to public safety.

His latest rap sheet:
❌ Felony strangulation
❌ Simple assault
❌ Harassment

And this wasn’t his first
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If you are in the U.S. illegally, now is your chance to leave voluntarily. Use the CBP Home app to self-deport on your own terms. If you wait, you WILL be caught, deported, and banned from ever returning to this country. go.dhs.gov/wqh

If you are in the U.S. illegally, now is your chance to leave voluntarily.

Use the CBP Home app to self-deport on your own terms.
If you wait, you WILL be caught, deported, and banned from ever returning to this country.
go.dhs.gov/wqh
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Si se encuentra ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos, esta es su oportunidad de salir voluntariamente. Use la aplicación CBP Home para auto-deportarse. Si espera, será detenido, deportado y se le prohibirá regresar permanentemente. go.dhs.gov/wqh

Si se encuentra ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos, esta es su oportunidad de salir voluntariamente.

Use la aplicación CBP Home para auto-deportarse.
Si espera, será detenido, deportado y se le prohibirá regresar permanentemente.
go.dhs.gov/wqh
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MS-13 GANG MEMBER ARRESTED! On Sunday, USBP agents arrested Delmar Sanchez-Zuniga, a Honduran national, after he tried to sneak into the U.S. by hiding in a sugar cane field near Eagle Pass, TX. Agents quickly ran his records and uncovered a violent criminal past: ❌ MS-13 gang

MS-13 GANG MEMBER ARRESTED!
On Sunday, USBP agents arrested Delmar Sanchez-Zuniga, a Honduran national, after he tried to sneak into the U.S. by hiding in a sugar cane field near Eagle Pass, TX.

Agents quickly ran his records and uncovered a violent criminal past:
❌ MS-13 gang
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COCAINE BUST IN TEXAS! On June 2nd, USBP agents and Live Oak Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle in Ben Bolt, TX, resulting in the seizure of 78 lbs. of cocaine. Law enforcement discovered 29 tightly packed bundles of drugs hidden inside the vehicle's bumper. The driver and

COCAINE BUST IN TEXAS!

On June 2nd, USBP agents and Live Oak Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle in Ben Bolt, TX, resulting in the seizure of 78 lbs. of cocaine. Law enforcement discovered 29 tightly packed bundles of drugs hidden inside the vehicle's bumper. The driver and
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MS-13 GANG MEMBER APPREHENDED! 6/13- In Santa Teresa, NM, USBP agents apprehended a Mexican national tied to the violent MS-13 gang with a criminal history and several deportations. He previously served a total of 3 1/2 years in prison for felony illegal re-entry but clearly has

MS-13 GANG MEMBER APPREHENDED!

6/13- In Santa Teresa, NM, USBP agents apprehended a Mexican national tied to the violent MS-13 gang with a criminal history and several deportations. He previously served a total of 3 1/2 years in prison for felony illegal re-entry but clearly has
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Newly appointed CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott and DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar visited USBP Laredo Sector for an in-depth visit focused on border operations and strategic collaboration. Senior officials got a first-hand look at the current operational tempo and complexities of

Newly appointed CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott and DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar visited USBP Laredo Sector for an in-depth visit focused on border operations and strategic collaboration. Senior officials got a first-hand look at the current operational tempo and complexities of
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HIGHWAY INTERDICTION IN TEXAS- COCAINE SEIZED! 6/16- In a joint effort, USBP RGV Sector Intelligence Unit and Wharton County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle in Inez, TX, uncovering 17 bundles of cocaine hidden in thermal insulated lunch bags. 🔴63 lbs. of cocaine seized

HIGHWAY INTERDICTION IN TEXAS- COCAINE SEIZED!

6/16- In a joint effort, USBP RGV Sector Intelligence Unit and Wharton County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle in Inez, TX, uncovering 17 bundles of cocaine hidden in thermal insulated lunch bags.

🔴63 lbs. of cocaine seized
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AGGRAVATED FELON APPREHENDED 6/14- In Santa Teresa, NM, USBP agents apprehended an aggravated felon convicted of robbery in 2017. The Mexican national served two years of the 10-year sentence before being deported. Now, he's back, illegally re-entering the U.S. in defiance of

AGGRAVATED FELON APPREHENDED

6/14- In Santa Teresa, NM, USBP agents apprehended an aggravated felon convicted of robbery in 2017. The Mexican national served two years of the 10-year sentence before being deported. Now, he's back, illegally re-entering the U.S. in defiance of
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COCAINE, WEAPONS, AND AMMO SEIZED! On June 17th, a small boat landed in Playa Amador, Puerto Rico, with dangerous cargo. USBP agents discovered the abandoned vessel was transporting: 🚫442 lbs. of Cocaine 🚫7 Glock pistols 🚫2 AR- style rifles 🚫 9 loaded magazines 🚫3,121

COCAINE, WEAPONS, AND AMMO SEIZED!

On June 17th, a small boat landed in Playa Amador, Puerto Rico, with dangerous cargo. USBP agents discovered the abandoned vessel was transporting:

🚫442 lbs. of Cocaine
🚫7 Glock pistols
🚫2 AR- style rifles
🚫 9 loaded magazines
🚫3,121
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6/16-USBP agents intercepted a recently deported member of the violent Paisas gang- caught red-handed illegally re-entering the country with 48 lbs. of marijuana. The drugs were seized, and the gang member was turned over to Cameron County Sheriff's Office to face state

6/16-USBP agents intercepted a recently deported member of the violent Paisas gang- caught red-handed illegally re-entering the country with 48 lbs. of marijuana. The drugs were seized, and the gang member was turned over to Cameron County Sheriff's Office to face state