U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry have apprehended a man wanted in Washington state on a felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. The incident occurred on October 28 when CBP officers at the B&M International Bridge referred Ezequiel Solano Orduño, 36, a Mexican citizen, for secondary inspection.
Port Director Tater Ortiz of the Brownsville Port of Entry stated, "Our frontline CBP officers maintained their vigilance, conducted their examinations and uncovered an outstanding warrant for an alleged sex crime against a child in Washington state." He further emphasized that such apprehensions highlight CBP's commitment to border security and community safety.
During the secondary examination, officers used biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases to confirm Solano Orduño's identity. They discovered he was wanted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Pasco, Washington, for rape of a child. Solano Orduño is currently in custody in Cameron County awaiting final adjudication of the warrant.
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) plays a crucial role as a centralized automated database that shares information among law enforcement agencies about outstanding warrants for various offenses. According to NCIC data, CBP officers have previously arrested individuals wanted for crimes including homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion.
It is important to note that criminal charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recognized as America's largest law enforcement organization with over 65,000 personnel dedicated to protecting national borders across land, air, and sea. The agency focuses on facilitating lawful travel and trade while ensuring economic prosperity through enhanced security measures.
