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RGV Border Patrol Agents Arrest Three Criminal Migrants

Release Date
Thu, 10/21/2021

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested two Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members and an 18th Street gang member.  

On Oct. 20, Falfurrias Border Patrol Station (FLF) agents apprehended a group of 13 migrants near Encino. Record checks on a migrant from El Salvador revealed he is a MS-13 gang member and has pending charges for homicide, fraud, and trespassing in New York.  

Later that afternoon, FLF agents apprehended two migrants in the brush near Falfurrias. Record checks on a migrant from El Salvador revealed he is a MS-13 gang member and has a criminal arrest for homicide in El Salvador.  

Then in the evening, MCS agents apprehended a group of 61 migrants near Hidalgo. Record checks on a migrant from El Salvador revealed he is an 18th Street gang member. He was also apprehended and removed from the United States last month.  

All subjects were processed accordingly. 

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382. 

Please visit www.cbp.gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection.  Follow us on Twitter @CBPRGV and @USBPChiefRGV.

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 official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Oct 21, 2021