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CBP officers pursue justice at the Tecate Port of Entry: Man apprehended with outstanding homicide warrant

Release Date
Tue, 06/06/2023

TECATE, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Tecate Port of Entry apprehended a male fugitive with an outstanding felony homicide warrant.

On Sunday, at approximately 10:45 a.m., CBP officers at the Tecate Port of Entry encountered a 53-year-old female driving a 2021 sedan, applying for admission into the United States. The driver was accompanied by a 26-year-old male, all of whom presented valid travel documents. A CBP officer ran the traveler’s name through law enforcement databases and discovered that the 26-year-old male had an active warrant. 

The individual was secured and escorted to secondary for further inspection where biometric verification confirmed his identity along with the active homicide warrant.

CBP officers transported and booked the traveler into the San Diego County Jail to await extradition.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Last Modified: Jun 06, 2023