Prosecutors: Border Patrol agent from Buckeye accused of drug trafficking
A Border Patrol agent who worked with the Ajo Border Patrol Station is accused of trafficking drugs.
A Border Patrol agent who worked with the Ajo Border Patrol Station is accused of trafficking drugs.
US: Border tunnel found appears to be ‘most sophisticated’
The tunnel intended for smuggling ran from San Luis, Arizona, to a Mexican neighborhood and had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system, and extensive reinforcement, federal officials said Thursday.
The tunnel intended for smuggling ran from San Luis, Arizona, to a Mexican neighborhood and had a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system, and extensive reinforcement, federal officials said Thursday.
Biden says border wall construction will stop if he’s elected president
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that while he won’t tear down President Trump’s much-touted wall along the United States’ southern border with Mexico, he also won’t continue construction of the barrier if he’s elected president in November.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that while he won’t tear down President Trump’s much-touted wall along the United States’ southern border with Mexico, he also won’t continue construction of the barrier if he’s elected president in November.
Man found injured by Border Patrol dies in Yuma hospital
Agents from the Yuma Border Patrol Sector located him on July 26 in an open field. The man told them that he was injured after falling from the border wall.
Agents from the Yuma Border Patrol Sector located him on July 26 in an open field. The man told them that he was injured after falling from the border wall.
Border Patrol raids humanitarian aid camp in southern Arizona
A makeshift camp intended to offer humanitarian aid in southern Arizona was raided by Border Patrol on July 31.
A makeshift camp intended to offer humanitarian aid in southern Arizona was raided by Border Patrol on July 31.
Feds give 65 acres of land for border wall infrastructure
The agency says it’s now handing over 53 acres in Yuma County, Arizona, that is needed to install power and other utilities around the border wall there. Another 12.7 acres in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, were transferred so that the Army could install power and other utilities along with engineering or roads that provide access to the border wall project there.
The agency says it’s now handing over 53 acres in Yuma County, Arizona, that is needed to install power and other utilities around the border wall there. Another 12.7 acres in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, were transferred so that the Army could install power and other utilities along with engineering or roads that provide access to the border wall project there.
Trump excluding those in US illegally from reapportionment
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that seeks to bar people in the U.S. illegally from being counted in congressional reapportionment, a move that drew immediate criticism and promises of court challenges.
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that seeks to bar people in the U.S. illegally from being counted in congressional reapportionment, a move that drew immediate criticism and promises of court challenges.
Border Patrol: Arizona man legally carrying corpse was also smuggling migrants
An Arizona man is suspected of human smuggling after several migrants were found in his vehicle. He was legally carrying a corpse as part of his work for a mortuary.
An Arizona man is suspected of human smuggling after several migrants were found in his vehicle. He was legally carrying a corpse as part of his work for a mortuary.
US Border Patrol thwarts alleged human smuggling attempt at US-Mexico border
Customs and Border Protection officers rescued a Mexican national from the undercarriage of a vehicle attempting to enter the United States.
Customs and Border Protection officers rescued a Mexican national from the undercarriage of a vehicle attempting to enter the United States.
Two migrant men found dead near Yuma
Yuma border patrol officers have found the remains of two migrants after reports that a smuggler had them them behind.
Yuma border patrol officers have found the remains of two migrants after reports that a smuggler had them them behind.
Justices rule for Trump administration in deportation case
The justices ruled in the case of man who said he fled persecution as a member of Sri Lanka’s Tamil minority, but failed to persuade immigration officials that he faced harm if he returned to Sri Lanka. The man was arrested soon after he slipped across the U.S. border from Mexico.
The justices ruled in the case of man who said he fled persecution as a member of Sri Lanka’s Tamil minority, but failed to persuade immigration officials that he faced harm if he returned to Sri Lanka. The man was arrested soon after he slipped across the U.S. border from Mexico.
President Trump's visit to Arizona marked by border visit, Phoenix event, protest
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
Trump administration extends ban on H-1B, other visas until end of 2020
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
President Trump to mark completion of border wall’s 200th mile
White House officials told the Yuma Sun that the president will receive a briefing on the border wall construction, then participate in a roundtable discussion with local community and elected leaders on border security.
White House officials told the Yuma Sun that the president will receive a briefing on the border wall construction, then participate in a roundtable discussion with local community and elected leaders on border security.
New technology helps spot illegal drug and gun smuggling at US-Mexico border
We're taking a closer look at an x-ray machine that helps agents search vehicles for drugs and weapons at the US-Mexico border. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.
We're taking a closer look at an x-ray machine that helps agents search vehicles for drugs and weapons at the US-Mexico border. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Border Patrol agent, 26, found dead along New Mexico trail
A U.S. Border Patrol agent on duty in a remote part of New Mexico was found dead last week, federal authorities confirmed Saturday.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent on duty in a remote part of New Mexico was found dead last week, federal authorities confirmed Saturday.
Nearly 300K fentanyl pills seized at Arizona-Mexico border
Customs officials in Nogales seized nearly $1 million of drugs from ceramic tile boxes being transported across the U.S. - Mexico border.
Customs officials in Nogales seized nearly $1 million of drugs from ceramic tile boxes being transported across the U.S. - Mexico border.
Two killed, two others in critical condition after Border Patrol pursuit in Arizona
Four immigrants who had crossed the border illegally were also in the car.
Four immigrants who had crossed the border illegally were also in the car.
Largest yet: $1.3 billion contract awarded for border wall
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Fake or diluted cleaning supplies, coronavirus test kits and medicine flood US borders
Criminals are cashing in on our demand for common household products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers across the country have intercepted fake COVID-19 test kits, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants just to name a few.
Criminals are cashing in on our demand for common household products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers across the country have intercepted fake COVID-19 test kits, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants just to name a few.