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

MURDER SUSPECTS PENDING DEPORTATION🚨 USBP agents apprehended two illegal aliens in Amherst, NY, with active homicide warrants from Honduras. Both fugitives are now in deportation proceedings, pending extradition to Honduras to face the alleged charges. National security begins with knowing who is entering our country and our communities. U.S. Border Patrol agents are working tirelessly to track down, apprehend, and remove dangerous individuals who have slipped through.

WANTED FOR RAPE OF A CHILD🚨 This Ecuadorian national was found in Skowhegan, ME. He is wanted in Ecuador for rape of a child that allegedly occurred over a two-year period. Agents uncovered the international warrant following a records check. He’s now in custody pending deportation.

A car hauler attempted to get through a USBP checkpoint in Laredo, TX, with 23 illegal aliens, including 6 unaccompanied minors, concealed inside the vans he was transporting. The vans’ windows were closed with no air flow in the brutal South Texas heat. The driver is facing federal human smuggling charges, and all 23 illegal aliens will be processed for deportation. Human smuggling is dangerous, reckless, and puts innocent lives at risk.

Overhead Watch 🛩️ With technology taking flight, this real-time aerial surveillance provides unmatched visibility, that extends our reach and offers vital support to our agents on the ground. #AirSupport #Drones #BorderSecurity

We go wherever the mission takes us. U.S. Border Patrol marine units patrol America’s waterways intercepting threats, enforcing the law, and securing our borders. #BorderSecurity

A USBP K9 alerted to a sedan arriving at the I-19 checkpoint in Amado, AZ, prompting further inspection. Agents discovered 82 bundles of meth hidden throughout the vehicle. It’s the end of the road for this driver, who is now facing state drug charges.

Securing our nation's border and protecting American communities is a relentless mission -- FY2026 is proving our strategy works. Approximately 290 miles of new border barriers constructed to reinforce operational control and secure vulnerable terrain. 🛑 Massive narcotics seizures intercepting lethal drugs and keeping them far away from our neighborhoods. Driven by advanced technology, precision targeting, intelligence, and powerful agency partnerships, we are dismantling transnational criminal organizations at every level. Standing watch 24/7 @CBP

Checkpoints are a critical second layer of defense that stop illicit contraband and people from reaching the interior of our country. At a USBP checkpoint in Amado, AZ, agents discovered a load of deadly fentanyl and cocaine hidden in the floor compartment of a vehicle. The driver was arrested and faces drug charges. Layered defense works in protecting America.

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