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MS-13 Gang Members Apprehended in the RIo Grande Valley

Release Date
Fri, 10/05/2018

EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley arrested two MS-13 gang members. 

MS-13 member arrested by RGV Border Patrol
MS-13 member arrested
by RGV Border Patrol

Monday, McAllen agents arrested a Salvadoran national in McAllen, Texas. Record checks confirmed that he is an MS-13 gang member.

Early this morning, Falfurrias agents arrested a Salvadoran national whose record checks confirmed is an MS-13 gang member.

The Border Patrol is processing the subjects accordingly.

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and to help save lives by reporting suspicious activity at 800-863-9382. 

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021