Calexico, Calif. – On Sunday evening,
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Border Patrol Station
arrested a 40-year-old Honduran male illegal alien, previously convicted of a
felony.
The incident occurred at approximately
9:45 p.m., when Calexico agents working east of the Calexico port of entry
apprehended a man attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. During processing at
the station, agents determined the man was previously convicted of molestation
of children and served a 30 month prison term for illegal re-entry into the
United States.
The suspect is being held pending
federal immigration charges.
The El Centro Sector’s Community
Awareness Campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness
on the indicators of crime and other threats. We encourage public and private
sector employees to remain vigilant and play a key role in keeping our country
safe. Please report any suspicious activity to the Border Community Threat
Hotline at (800) 901-2003.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is
the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged
with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and
between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and
terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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