Updated: 8/9/2008 1:38:58 PM
By: CNN
A San Antonio couple learned about a Mexican gas-purchasing law the hard way.
The new law is designed to stop bootleggers crossing into Mexico from the U.S. for cheaper gas and diesel.
Bobby and Andy McCulley were headed back to Del Rio from Mexico Thursday, when they were stopped by Mexican officials.
The McCulleys said the officers drove their truck to an impound lot, and they were asked to surrender the keys and their drivers licenses.
When they asked why their truck was being held, they got no response from officers.
"We wanted to see a copy of the law and they wouldn't let us see a copy of the law—of course I don't think there is a copy of the law." Bobby Mcculley said. "They said it was a matter of national security."
Two other Americans stopped by authorities opted to leave their vehicles behind in Mexico, but the McCulleys fought the officers.
They were released after a lengthy wait.
The McCulleys credit the U.S. Border Patrol, the Valverde County Sheriff's Office and their friends on both sides of the border for putting pressure on Mexican authorities.
Showing posts with label Seizures. Show all posts
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August 9, 2008
July 22, 2008
CBP Officers Seize $60,000 in Marijuana, Arrest Fugitive, Prior Deported Immigrant at Texas Port of Entry
CBP Officers Seize $60,000 in Marijuana, Arrest Fugitive, Prior Deported Immigrant at Texas Port of Entry
(Tuesday, July 22, 2008)
contacts for this news resease
Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection field operations officers at the Eagle Pass port of entry kept their eyes sharp this weekend and their vigilance yielded a seizure of $60,000 in marijuana, a drug fugitive and an arrest of a prior deported man for immigration violations.
The immigration violation arrest occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on July 20. CBP officers at Bridge I referred 51-year-old pedestrian Manuel De La Torre Salgado, a Mexican citizen from Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico for a secondary examination. De La Torre Salgado presented a Texas photo identification and claimed U.S. citizenship. CBP officers conducted queries to verify the citizenship claim and discovered that De La Torre Salgado was a Mexican citizen and had three prior removals in 1999.
CBP officers arrested De La Torre Salgado on charges of making a false claim to U.S. citizenship and processed him for expedited removal with prosecution.
The marijuana seizure occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at Bridge I. CBP officers referred a 2003 Nissan Frontier pickup driven by Andrew Dee House, a 22-year-old U.S. citizen from Fredericksburg, Texas for a secondary inspection. During the examination, CBP officers noted discrepancies in the spare tire area. CBP narcotic detector dog "Herta" also alerted to the odor of narcotics emanating from the vehicle. A non-intrusive imaging system scan revealed anomalies in the spare tire.
Intensive examination of the spare tire area yielded bundles containing 60 pounds of marijuana. The marijuana has an estimated street value of $60,000. CBP officers arrested House and turned him over to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents who investigated the seizure and processed the driver on federal drug charges.
A significant fugitive apprehension also occurred on July 19, at Bridge II. CBP officers referred pedestrian Juan Jose Rodriguez, 18, a resident alien from Eagle Pass, Texas for a secondary examination after a primary name query indicated a possible warrant. In secondary, CBP officers confirmed Sullivan had an outstanding Maverick County warrant for possession of marijuana. CBP officers turned Rodriguez over to the custody of Maverick County sheriff’s deputies for adjudication of the warrant. A detainer was placed on Rodriguez to ensure his return to federal custody pending final adjudication of the state charges.
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 the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
Contacts For This News Release
109 Shiloh Dr., Suite 300
Laredo, TX 78045 Richard Pauza
Press Officer
Phone: (956) 753-1749
Fax: (956) 753-1750
(Tuesday, July 22, 2008)
contacts for this news resease
Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection field operations officers at the Eagle Pass port of entry kept their eyes sharp this weekend and their vigilance yielded a seizure of $60,000 in marijuana, a drug fugitive and an arrest of a prior deported man for immigration violations.
The immigration violation arrest occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on July 20. CBP officers at Bridge I referred 51-year-old pedestrian Manuel De La Torre Salgado, a Mexican citizen from Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico for a secondary examination. De La Torre Salgado presented a Texas photo identification and claimed U.S. citizenship. CBP officers conducted queries to verify the citizenship claim and discovered that De La Torre Salgado was a Mexican citizen and had three prior removals in 1999.
CBP officers arrested De La Torre Salgado on charges of making a false claim to U.S. citizenship and processed him for expedited removal with prosecution.
The marijuana seizure occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at Bridge I. CBP officers referred a 2003 Nissan Frontier pickup driven by Andrew Dee House, a 22-year-old U.S. citizen from Fredericksburg, Texas for a secondary inspection. During the examination, CBP officers noted discrepancies in the spare tire area. CBP narcotic detector dog "Herta" also alerted to the odor of narcotics emanating from the vehicle. A non-intrusive imaging system scan revealed anomalies in the spare tire.
Intensive examination of the spare tire area yielded bundles containing 60 pounds of marijuana. The marijuana has an estimated street value of $60,000. CBP officers arrested House and turned him over to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents who investigated the seizure and processed the driver on federal drug charges.
A significant fugitive apprehension also occurred on July 19, at Bridge II. CBP officers referred pedestrian Juan Jose Rodriguez, 18, a resident alien from Eagle Pass, Texas for a secondary examination after a primary name query indicated a possible warrant. In secondary, CBP officers confirmed Sullivan had an outstanding Maverick County warrant for possession of marijuana. CBP officers turned Rodriguez over to the custody of Maverick County sheriff’s deputies for adjudication of the warrant. A detainer was placed on Rodriguez to ensure his return to federal custody pending final adjudication of the state charges.
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 the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
Contacts For This News Release
109 Shiloh Dr., Suite 300
Laredo, TX 78045 Richard Pauza
Press Officer
Phone: (956) 753-1749
Fax: (956) 753-1750
June 27, 2008
CBP officers arrest 34 fugitives and make 20 drug seizures
06.27.08
EL PASO -- Customs and Border Protection agents in the El Paso sector were kept busy this week with dozens of immigration violations, drug seizures, fugitive apprehensions and agriculture violations.
CBP officer made 20 drug seizures and confiscated almost 1,700 pounds of pot, officials said. They also arrested 34 fugitives and seized more than $25,000 in unreported currency in two cases.
CBP officials said agents uncovered 113 immigration violations. 61 cases dealt with the illegal use of legal immigration documents, such as laser visas, that were being used to live or work in the U.S. Violators generally lose their documents and are returned to Mexico, officials said.
Agents arrested 30 people for using legitimate and legal documents assigned to another person in an effort to enter the U.S. Another 22 cases dealt with people making false claims to U.S. citizenship, people attempting to enter with counterfeit or altered documents and people attempting to enter without inspection.
CBP officers working at area ports recorded a total of 11 agriculture violations resulting in almost $3,000 in penalties being assessed. Prohibited agricultural items seized this week included pork, bologna, mangoes, oranges, guavas, figs, plums and live plants.
Area border crosser's are urged to declare all food items they have acquired abroad to avoid penalties and to help reduce the potential for the introduction of harmful pests and disease. Failure to declare prohibited items can result in a $300 penalty for an initial offense. If properly declared, prohibited food items can generally be abandoned at the port of entry without consequence.
EL PASO -- Customs and Border Protection agents in the El Paso sector were kept busy this week with dozens of immigration violations, drug seizures, fugitive apprehensions and agriculture violations.
CBP officer made 20 drug seizures and confiscated almost 1,700 pounds of pot, officials said. They also arrested 34 fugitives and seized more than $25,000 in unreported currency in two cases.
CBP officials said agents uncovered 113 immigration violations. 61 cases dealt with the illegal use of legal immigration documents, such as laser visas, that were being used to live or work in the U.S. Violators generally lose their documents and are returned to Mexico, officials said.
Agents arrested 30 people for using legitimate and legal documents assigned to another person in an effort to enter the U.S. Another 22 cases dealt with people making false claims to U.S. citizenship, people attempting to enter with counterfeit or altered documents and people attempting to enter without inspection.
CBP officers working at area ports recorded a total of 11 agriculture violations resulting in almost $3,000 in penalties being assessed. Prohibited agricultural items seized this week included pork, bologna, mangoes, oranges, guavas, figs, plums and live plants.
Area border crosser's are urged to declare all food items they have acquired abroad to avoid penalties and to help reduce the potential for the introduction of harmful pests and disease. Failure to declare prohibited items can result in a $300 penalty for an initial offense. If properly declared, prohibited food items can generally be abandoned at the port of entry without consequence.
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