Gulf Cartel Member Arrested Crossing Rio Grande, Texas

U.S. Border Patrol agents recently arrested a member of the Gulf Cartel and the Paisas gang while he was attempting to cross the Rio Grande into Texas. This individual, apprehended in Rio Grande City, has previously entered the U.S. illegally and will face charges for illegal reentry. In a separate incident, two Mexican nationals were charged with conspiring to transport undocumented immigrants after being pursued by law enforcement while attempting to smuggle individuals from Mexico. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by border authorities to combat drug cartels and human smuggling operations. Additionally, a Cuban national was arrested in Eagle Pass for human smuggling, further emphasizing the collaboration between local and federal law enforcement in addressing these border issues.