As of June 1, 2026, all content on this account will be attributed to Chief Rosario “Pete” Vasquez, 28th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. With more than 26 years of service to the U.S. Border Patrol, I am proud to lead this exceptional workforce. Together, we’ll remain steadfast in our mission to secure the border, pursue operational excellence, and foster ingenuity—with unwavering commitment, professionalism, and integrity.   #HonorFirst

Agents apprehended a convicted drug trafficker attempting to slip back into the U.S. after being previously deported. The Salvadoran national is now facing prosecution for illegal re-entry and a one-way ticket out of the country. Illegal aliens who attempt to reenter after removal will face felony prosecution and the outcome will be the same: DEPORTATION.

In a multi-agency operation, USBP, ICE, and local law enforcement apprehended an international fugitive in Santa Maria, CA. The target was an MS-13 gang member with an active warrant for aggravated homicide in El Salvador. This Salvadoran national is pending removal proceedings. US Border Patrol San Diego Sector

A suspected key coordinator of a human smuggling network was arrested in Mission, TX, for allegedly organizing the movement and harboring of illegal aliens throughout South Texas. Agents’ relentless investigative work secured the arrest warrant for the Mexican national. He now faces federal prosecution for alien smuggling.

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A Guatemalan national previously convicted of heinous child sex crimes was located residing illegally in Garden Grove, CA. Agents took him into custody, and he is now pending removal. Child predators don’t belong in our country. We will continue to identify, apprehend, and remove them.

BORSTAR agents executed a critical hoist rescue in the remote mountains of Sells, AZ, after locating an illegal alien suffering from respiratory distress and unable to walk. Following on-scene medical care, the individual was airlifted to a local hospital for further treatment. Our highly trained specialty teams are always ready, answering the call, confronting the threat, and saving lives.

This previously deported Mexican national with a criminal history that includes aggravated assault causing bodily injury was apprehended in Fort Hancock, TX. He now faces prosecution for illegal reentry. We will continue to stay vigilant, enforce the law, and keep dangerous offenders off the streets.

Effective border security depends on strong international partnerships, real-time information sharing, and a shared commitment to confronting evolving threats. In Romania, Chief Vasquez met with Romanian Border Police leadership to discuss modern border management, training, technology, and regional coordination. Romania is addressing shared border-security challenges from a different perspective. U.S. Border Patrol is stronger and more effective when we are in the room, learning from our partners and working together. @AmbasadaSUA #BorderSecurity #InternationalPartnership #USBP #StrongBorders

A previously deported Mexican national with a criminal history was apprehended in Mission, TX. The criminal alien is a suspect in two separate cases involving burglary with intent to assault, and burglary with a threat to kill. He also has multiple arrests for illegal gambling. Now he’s facing prosecution for felony illegal reentry, followed by deportation.

From first light to long after dark, U.S. Border Patrol agents are on the line. Day and night, they detect, deter, and apprehend those who attempt to cross illegally, protecting our border and enforcing the law. Our mission is clear: secure the border and defend our nation.

Arrested: Promoting Smuggling on Social Media A previously deported illegal alien from Mexico was apprehended after allegedly using social media to promote human smuggling. He is now pending deportation. The border isn’t the only place we’re watching. We are tracking illegal activity where it hides, whether in our neighborhoods or on our screens. @USBPChiefEPT

Strong international partnerships and timely information sharing are essential to identifying shared threats, disrupting criminal networks, and strengthening border security. In Bulgaria, Chief Vasquez met with border officials and visited Kapitan Andreevo, one of the world’s busiest land border crossings, to discuss border infrastructure, inspection capacity, and regional coordination. Our international partner is tackling shared challenges from a different perspective. The U.S. Border Patrol is stronger and more effective when we are in the room, learning from our partners and working together. #BorderSecurity #InternationalPartnership #USBP #StrongBorders

Transnational criminal organizations think they can blend into our neighborhoods. Wrong. We are out in full force, enforcing immigration laws, imposing consequences on those who violate these laws, and standing firm to protect our communities. Recently, in Laredo, TX, multi-agency operations dismantled two human smuggling stash houses. Two human smugglers were arrested, and 11 illegal aliens were apprehended.

A U.S. citizen driver refused to stop for USBP agents initiating a multi-agency response. As USBP, Texas DPS, and CBP air support closed in, the driver made a quick stop, dropped off three illegal aliens, and continued to evade capture. The chase ended moments later, and the driver was taken into custody. The driver now faces state human smuggling charges, while the undocumented trio will be processed for deportation.

USBP agents tracked down and apprehended a Mexican national with a dangerous criminal history, including assault on a peace officer, evading arrest, and DWI. He is now slated for deportation. If you come to our country illegally and break our laws, you will be found, you will be arrested, and you will be removed.

Fueled by Drugs🚨 USBP agents and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office discovered 62 lbs. of unpackaged meth stuffed inside the fuel tank of a Jeep. The driver, a U.S. citizen, now faces state drug charges. We are working with our local partners to keep communities safe.

A pursuit erupted when a U.S. citizen driver refused to stop for USBP agents, initiating a multi-agency response. As USBP, Texas DPS, and CBP air support closed in, the driver made a quick stop, dropped off three illegal aliens, and continued to evade capture. The chase ended moments later, and the driver was taken into custody. She now faces state human smuggling charges, while the undocumented trio will be processed for deportation.

Another deadly drug shipment was intercepted before it could reach our communities. Agents in Arizona seized 36 packages of meth valued at over $91,000. The driver is now facing federal drug charges.