U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry have detained a traveler who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance. The individual, Armando Olguin, 37, is also under investigation for allegedly making threats to CBP officers during his processing.
On March 19, Olguin, a U.S. citizen, was referred for secondary inspection at the Progreso International Bridge. Using biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases, CBP officers confirmed his identity and discovered he had an active felony warrant issued by the U.S. Marshal Service.
Port Director Jorge Galvan commented on the incident: "Our CBP officers continue to apprehend wanted persons on a routine basis as they conduct their daily inspectional operations. As we have stated before, verbal threats or aggressive physical behavior toward CBP officers or any officer will absolutely not be tolerated." He further noted that "any physical aggression or verbal threats toward CBP officers during one’s processing carries criminal consequences."
Following confirmation of the warrant, Olguin was handed over to U.S. Marshals for adjudication. Meanwhile, deputies from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office began a criminal investigation under Texas Penal Code regarding terroristic threats to an individual.
It is important to note that criminal charges are allegations until proven in court.
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