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Border Patrol agents seized over 184 pounds of marijuana. Agents arrested 10 criminal aliens and 4 gang members. There were two rocking incidents. 

Reported on July 1, 2010 El Centro Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Calexico, California. Records checks revealed the subject had prior convictions for sexual battery and burglary, and had been previously removed from the United States. Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Nogales, Arizona. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for involuntary manslaughter and had been previously removed from the United States.

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Reported on July 2, 2010 Miami Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Homestead, Florida. Records checks revealed the subject had prior convictions for criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping and had been previously removed from the United States. San Diego Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Otay Mesa, California. During processing, the subject claimed that three armed bandits robbed him at gunpoint after he had illegally entered the United States. The case was referred to the appropriate authorities for investigation.

Reported on July 3, 2010 Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents seized eight pounds of marijuana, a handgun, and arrested two United States Citizens (USC) at the traffic checkpoint near Amado, Arizona. The subjects arrived at the checkpoint as passengers aboard a commercial shuttle bus. A consensual search of their luggage was conducted, and the narcotics and handgun were discovered inside. 

Reported on July 4, 2010 Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents rescued nine illegal aliens after local law enforcement officials were notified that a group of individuals was lost and in distress near Casa Grande, Arizona. Agents located the group, and all of the subjects were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.

Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Douglas, Arizona. Record checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for indecent liberties with sexual contact in the state of Washington and had been previously removed from the United States.

Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Douglas, Arizona. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for false imprisonment in the state of California and had been previously removed from the United States.

Yuma Sector – Border Patrol agents rescued three USC adults and one USC child from the Colorado River near Yuma, Arizona. The subjects were adrift for approximately 12 hours in an inflatable swimming pool and were unable to return the pool back to shore. Agents responded and rescued all four subjects.

 

Reported on July 5, 2010

Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Casa Grande, Arizona. During processing, the subject claimed that after illegally entering the United States, he was physically assaulted and robbed by two armed bandits. The case was referred to the appropriate authorities for investigation.

Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Douglas, Arizona. Records checks revealed the subject had prior convictions for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and attempted rape by force in the state of California. The subject had also been previously removed from the United States.

 

Reported on July 6, 2010

El Paso Sector – Border Patrol agents received information regarding a possible ultralight aircraft (ULA) incursion near Deming, New Mexico. Agents responded to the area where the ULA was last seen on radar, and seized 184 pounds of marijuana. The ULA was seen returning to Mexico. 

New Orleans Sector – Border Patrol agents seized a small amount of marijuana, a loaded Glock 9mm handgun with 27 rounds of ammunition, 3 knives, and arrested a USC while conducting a bus check near Lake Charles, Louisiana. A Border Patrol canine alerted to the seat occupied by the subject, and a search of the area under the seat revealed the handgun, ammunition, and marijuana hidden inside a duffle bag belonging to the subject.

Tucson Sector – A Border Patrol agent was assaulted by an unidentified subject throwing rocks near Nogales, Arizona. The agent encountered two subjects, suspected of making an illegal entry into the United States, and attempted to take them into custody. One of the subjects broke free and began throwing rocks at the agent. The agent deployed the Pepperball Launcher System and the assailant absconded into Mexico. The remaining subject was taken into custody without further incident.

Reported on July 7, 2010 El Centro Sector 

Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Calexico, California. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for lewd and lascivious acts with a child and had been previously removed from the United States.

Tucson Sector РBorder Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Douglas, Arizona. During processing, the subject admitted to being a Sure̱o gang member. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for identity theft and had been previously removed from the United States.

Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from El Salvador near Ajo, Arizona. During processing, the subject was identified as a Mara Salvatrucha 13 (MS-13) gang member. Records checks revealed the subject had been previously removed from the United States. 

Tucson Sector – Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Mexico near Ajo, Arizona. Records checks revealed the subject had a prior conviction for attempted rape in the state of Tennessee and had been previously removed from the United States.

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