One Ton of Cocaine Seized from Sub near Puerto Rico
27 Apr 2021
CBP Air and Marine Operations agents assisted in the interdiction and seizure of more than one ton of cocaine from a semi-submersible vessel near Puerto Rico. The seizure led to the arrest and indictment of three people for a variety of drug trafficking and maritime law violations.
AMO agents assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in interdicting a semi-submersible vessel sailing toward Puerto Rico on April 8, according to information obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. A search of the vessel led to the discovery of more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine.
WATCH: Abandoned Migrant Rescued from Arizona Canyon near Border
8 Feb 2021
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircrew and Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents rescued an abandoned female migrant from a steep canyon near the Arizona border with Mexico. Video released by CBP shows the aircrew lifting the woman from the canyon floor and transporting her to safety.
Dispatchers at the Arizona Air Coordination Center received a 911 call transferred from the Tohono O’odham Police Department at about 2:30 Wednesday morning regarding a migrant woman who was lost in a canyon. The woman said she was alone and unable to walk, according to information obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials.
Authorities deploy spikes to end vehicle pursuit
Jan. 28, 2021
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Authorities deployed spikes to end a pursuit that started in south Laredo and ended near The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo. One person was arrested in connection with the case.Courtesy photo /U.S. Border PatrolShow MoreShow Less
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A vehicle pursuit that began in south Laredo ended with authorities deploying spike strips near The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Agents responded to a report of a suspicious Nissan sport utility vehicle driving east on Soria Drive on Tuesday morning. Air and Marine Operations kept track of the vehicle as it drove into the neighborhoods off of La Pita Mangana Road.