CBP Arrests Multiple Sex Offenders, Fugitive Wanted for Murder, Before Entering US

A Texas state trooper watches over illegal aliens as they wait to be taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Del Rio, Texas, on May 19, 2021. John Moore/Getty Images

Border Patrol agents stopped 10 sex offenders, a fugitive wanted for murder, a slew of deadly drugs, and other alleged crime suspects from illegally crossing the U.S.–Mexico border, the head of the federal law enforcement agency confirmed.

Raul Ortiz, the 25th chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, said on Twitter that he’s “extremely proud” as he listed off accomplishments border agents had accomplished over a 3-day period.