U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry's railroad bridge have apprehended a Honduran citizen who had previously been removed from the United States. The individual was found to have a prior conviction for a sex-related offense against a child.
Port Director Pete Beattie of the Eagle Pass Port of Entry stated, "Our CBP officers exercised their vigilance and apprehended a previously removed man allegedly attempting to enter the U.S. without inspection at the railroad bridge and discovered a prior conviction for a sex-related offense against a child." He emphasized that such apprehensions highlight the significance of CBP's mission to secure borders and maintain community safety.
The incident occurred on January 13 when CBP officers conducting non-intrusive inspections of railcars detected irregularities in one carrying automobiles. Upon further investigation, they found a 29-year-old male Honduran citizen inside without valid entry documents. A review revealed his previous removal from the U.S. and his felony conviction for indecency with a child involving sexual contact. The man was arrested for alleged re-entry after prior removal.
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