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CBP Officers at Pharr International Bridge Seize 22 Pounds of Cocaine - Man Arrested

Pharr, TX—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge seized approximately 22.18 pounds of cocaine yesterday. The estimated street value of the cocaine is $709,700.

On Oct. 12, CBP officers working at the Pharr International Bridge came in contact with a northbound 2006 Volkswagen Jetta and its male occupant, a 20-year-old Mexican national from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. A CBP officer referred the vehicle and driver to secondary for further inspection. In secondary, officers seized eight packages of alleged cocaine that were found hidden within the vehicle’s rocker panels. CBP officers seized the vehicle as well.

The male traveler was transferred to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigation (ICE-HSI) for further investigation.

Efrain Solis Jr., CBP port director Hidalgo/Pharr, said, “I commend our frontline officers for their excellent work in interdicting hard narcotics. Their commitment to keep drugs from entering our country is demonstrated every time an interception like this is made.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of October 18, 2011

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 889-11 October 19, 2011

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of October 18, 2011 This week the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced an increase in activated reservists, while the Air Force announced a decrease. The net collective result is 745 more reservists activated than last week. At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 70,308; Navy Reserve, 4,657; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 10,598; Marine Corps Reserve, 5,717, and the Coast Guard Reserve, 776. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 92,056, including both units and individual augmentees. A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found on line at http://www.defense.gov/news/d20111018ngr.pdf .

The Pathways to Opportunity Report and the American Jobs Act, with Valerie Jarrett and Melody Barnes

Official Email from White House Friends: Please join us for a number of opportunities to engage with senior Administration leadership on the American Jobs Act, the Pathways to Opportunity Report [pdf], and Domestic Violence Awareness. We ask that you share this information widely with your networks and affiliates. The Pathways to Opportunity Report and the American Jobs Act, with Valerie Jarrett and Melody Barnes Tomorrow (Thursday, October 20th) at 5:30 p.m. EDT, the White House will host a special "Open for Questions" conversation moderated by The Root to discuss the recently released Pathways to Opportunity Report and the American Jobs Act. Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President, and Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, will be taking your questions, which you can submit here. We hope you'll watch and engage live on WhiteHouse.gov/live tomorrow night (Thursday, October 20th) at 5:30 p.m. ET. During the event, you can pose a question to Valerie Jarrett or Melody Barnes on Twitter with the hashtag #TheRootWH. Champions of Change, Domestic Violence Awareness MonthThursday, October 20th at 1:00 p.m. ET Watch live on WhiteHouse.gov/live Education and the American Jobs Act, with Secretary Arne Duncan Friday, October 21 at 5:15 p.m. EDT, please join Secretary Duncan from the Department of Education and Jon Carson, Director of the Office of Public Engagement, for a conference call about the American Jobs Act. What: White House American Jobs Act Call with Secretary Duncan When: Friday, October 21st Start Time: 5:15 p.m. EDT Dial In: (800) 230-1074 Passcode Title: White House American Jobs Act Call with Secretary Duncan In order to ensure an adequate number of lines, please RSVP here. This call is off the record and not for press purposes. Thank you, The White House Office of Public Engagement and Council on Women and Girls

Tucson Sector Border Patrol Arrests Marijuana Backpacker Wearing Booties

Tucson, Ariz. – Communications Division Border Patrol agents assigned to the Tucson Sector, a component of the Joint Field Command-Arizona, apprehended a Mexican national yesterday in connection with the seizure of 187 pounds of marijuana. The man, who was wearing booties on his shoes to conceal his footprints, illegally entered the United States and was transporting the marijuana in a handmade backpack.

Smugglers such as this one who was apprehended on Oct. 13, 2011 south of Three Points, ariz. often wear carpet shoes in an attempt to conceal their footprints and avoid detection.

Agents patrolling Highway 286 observed an individual cross the highway carrying a marijuana-filled backpack and immediately interdicted the man. After searching the area, agents recovered three more backpacks filled with contraband but the other drug smugglers had fled the area.

Increased deployments of manpower, infrastructure and technology, combined with a robust consequence delivery system, continue to pressure transnational criminal organizations. Smugglers commonly abandon their drug loads rather than risk apprehension and prosecution. Agents remain dedicated to detecting smuggling attempts and preventing illegal drugs from entering our communities.

	A U.S. Border Patrol agent from the Tucson Sector places a smuggler into a patrol vehicle as other agents secure the remaining bundles of marijuana.

Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol by calling (877) 872-7435 toll free. All calls will be answered and remain anonymous.

CBP announced the JFC-AZ in February 2011 as an organizational realignment that brings together the Tucson and Yuma Border Patrol Sectors and their Air Branches, as well as the Tucson Field Office, under a unified command structure. JFC-AZ integrates CBP’s border security, commercial enforcement and trade facilitation missions to more effectively meet the unique challenges faced in Arizona. Follow us on Twitter @CBPArizona or please visit the CBP Arizona Web site. ( CBP Arizona )

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

CBP In Arizona Seizes $11M in Narcotics, $140K Currency in Week

Tucson, Ariz. — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Arizona Joint Field Command is reporting the seizure of more than 21,580 pounds of narcotics, with an estimated value of more than $11.9 million, and the apprehension of 2,220 illegal immigrants and 87 inadmissible immigrants at the Arizona border Oct. 10-16.

 

Narcotics seizures consisted of more than 21,500 pounds of marijuana, 27.9 pounds of cocaine, 36 pounds of methamphetamines and 22.9 pounds of heroin. CBP also intercepted eight weapons, 1,130 rounds of ammunition, $140,000 in illegal outbound currency and 63 vehicles used for illicit purposes.

Field Operations Weekly Highlight

On Oct. 15, CBP officers screening commercial vehicles and shipments coming into the country targeted a tractor-trailer with a shipment of charcoal for inspection. The tractor-trailer was referred for an X-ray examination and physical inspection of the shipment. During the inspection, officers discovered 198 bundles of marijuana hidden inside the sacks of charcoal. The narcotics weighing more than 2,632 pounds, with an estimated value of more than 1.3 million dollars, was seized along with the vehicle. The driver, a 56- year old male from Nogales, Sonora was arrested and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation.

Border Patrol Weekly Highlight

On Oct. 15, Ajo Station agents arrested a U.S. citizen and four illegal immigrants in possession of one AK-47 assault rifle, one fully loaded 30-round magazine, a solar panel, and several radios and cell phones. Smugglers often use solar panels to power their communication devices in remote areas of the border. The subjects were apprehended after agents stopped their vehicle south of the Border Patrol checkpoint on State Road 85. The subjects were turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, along with the weapon, ammunition and other items seized.

Since launching the Southwest Border Initiative in March, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security, under Sec. Janet Napolitano, has engaged in an unprecedented effort to bring focus and intensity to Southwest border security; coupled with a reinvigorated, smart and effective approach to enforcing immigration laws in the interior of our country.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.