Arizona man unwittingly rents car to human smuggling suspect via Turo app
Turo is a platform where people can rent out their cars to earn money, or rent a car for their personal use. An Arizona man who rented out his car on the platform, however, has unwittingly become part of a human smuggling investigation.
Turo is a platform where people can rent out their cars to earn money, or rent a car for their personal use. An Arizona man who rented out his car on the platform, however, has unwittingly become part of a human smuggling investigation.
Migrant border crossings in Yuma up 2000% since 2020, putting strain on agents, hospitals
Mayor Douglas Nicholls says the surge of migrants at the border is putting strain on CBP agents and hospitals in Yuma.
Mayor Douglas Nicholls says the surge of migrants at the border is putting strain on CBP agents and hospitals in Yuma.
Border Patrol official’s tweet on capture of ‘potential terrorist’ deleted; CBP says it violated protocol
CBP Public Affairs Assistant Commissioner Luis Miranda said in a statement that the tweet was deleted because "it contained law enforcement sensitive information, violating agency protocols."
CBP Public Affairs Assistant Commissioner Luis Miranda said in a statement that the tweet was deleted because "it contained law enforcement sensitive information, violating agency protocols."
Uber drivers aiding transport of illegal immigrants from border to US interior
The Uber drivers told Fox News that many of the undocumented immigrants ask to be dropped off at local hotels in the Yuma area.
The Uber drivers told Fox News that many of the undocumented immigrants ask to be dropped off at local hotels in the Yuma area.
Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; ties to Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say
The man is allegedly from Saudi Arabia and "is linked to several Yemeni subjects of interest."
The man is allegedly from Saudi Arabia and "is linked to several Yemeni subjects of interest."
Arizona CBP officers find over 3,000 pounds of meth hidden inside auto parts shipment
U.S Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested a man in connection to a record-breaking seizure of methamphetamine in Arizona.
U.S Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested a man in connection to a record-breaking seizure of methamphetamine in Arizona.
Yuma mayor: US responding to border, emergency easing
The mayor of Yuma, Arizona says an emergency situation in the southwestern Arizona border city has eased with federal officials moving in additional personnel in response to thousands of migrants.
The mayor of Yuma, Arizona says an emergency situation in the southwestern Arizona border city has eased with federal officials moving in additional personnel in response to thousands of migrants.
In 24 hours, Arizona troopers seize more than 237 pounds of meth on I-8
Arizona DPS troopers and the Arizona National Guard made the drug busts on Interstate 8 in southern Arizona on Dec. 7 and 8.
Arizona DPS troopers and the Arizona National Guard made the drug busts on Interstate 8 in southern Arizona on Dec. 7 and 8.
U.S. Border Patrol: Good Samaritan finds $1 million in cocaine floating near Florida Keys, turns it in
A good Samaritan discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine -- worth nearly $1 million -- floating near the Florida Keys and notified authorities.
A good Samaritan discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine -- worth nearly $1 million -- floating near the Florida Keys and notified authorities.
Native American tracking unit in Arizona could be expanding
Since 1974, the elite unit has tracked smugglers across the 2.8 million acres of the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona and the 76-mile stretch of land bordering Mexico.
Since 1974, the elite unit has tracked smugglers across the 2.8 million acres of the Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona and the 76-mile stretch of land bordering Mexico.
Phoenix man sentenced for trying to smuggle thousands of rounds of ammo into Mexico
A federal judge in Tucson sentenced Mauricio Robles on Wednesday on his July 26 guilty plea.
A federal judge in Tucson sentenced Mauricio Robles on Wednesday on his July 26 guilty plea.
Arizona mayors welcome international tourism as U.S.-Mexico border reopens for fully vaccinated travelers
The U.S. is lifting its ban on international travel after more than a year and a half and that means tourism and trade with Mexico is resuming.
The U.S. is lifting its ban on international travel after more than a year and a half and that means tourism and trade with Mexico is resuming.
Yuma border agents seize drone carrying heroin, GPS tracker
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
More than 160 reports detail alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at US border
More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.
More than 160 reports, obtained by Human Rights Watch, reveal details of alleged mistreatment that asylum seekers experienced from border officials.
Arizona AG calls for DOJ to probe Facebook after it says users can share info on how to enter US illegally
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had written to Facebook earlier this year about media reports that smugglers were using the social media platform, as well as others, to advertise their services to migrants.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had written to Facebook earlier this year about media reports that smugglers were using the social media platform, as well as others, to advertise their services to migrants.
Tucson Border Patrol agents seize more than 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden in truck bed
Agents were working at the Interstate 19 checkpoint near Amado, Arizona when a K-9 alerted them as truck was passing through.
Agents were working at the Interstate 19 checkpoint near Amado, Arizona when a K-9 alerted them as truck was passing through.
DHS orders ICE to immediately end mass worksite arrests
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Mexico finds hundreds of migrants in truck trailers near border
Mexican authorities have discovered more than 600 Central American migrants in trailers near the United States border.
Mexican authorities have discovered more than 600 Central American migrants in trailers near the United States border.
Border agents arrest child rapist accused of illegally entering US
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Tucson Border Patrol agents find large stash of fentanyl inside fish cooler
Authorities at an immigration checkpoint on Interstate 19 noticed something was “fishy” about the cooler and discovered 17 pounds of fentanyl hidden along the walls of the container.
Authorities at an immigration checkpoint on Interstate 19 noticed something was “fishy” about the cooler and discovered 17 pounds of fentanyl hidden along the walls of the container.