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• Alton man found in possession of $3.4 million worth of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, DPS says

  March 7, 2026 11:37 AM

  An Alton man was found with nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The news release said 32-year-old Diego Mendez, of Alton, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance over 400 grams. He... more »

• More than $10 million worth of meth found inside bags of oats at Pharr International Bridge Play Video

  December 19, 2025 10:41 AM

  More than $10 million worth of meth was found inside a shipment of oat flakes attempting to enter the United States from Mexico through the Pharr International Bridge. U.S. Customs and Border Protection selected the trailer hauling the shipment for a secondary inspection, according to a news release. ... more »

• Records: Employees at Donna drive-thru sold $40 worth of cocaine to undercover officers Play Video

  September 19, 2025 8:45 PM

  Employees at a Donna drive-thru that was the target of a Sept. 11 drug bust sold $40 of cocaine to undercover agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission prior to the raid, according to criminal complaints obtained by Channel 5 News. Nicolasa Limon Lopez, Milagros Aide Ruiz and Esmeralda... more »

• Multiple arrests made at Donna drive-thru in connection with criminal investigation Play Video

  September 13, 2025 3:26 PM

  Three individuals were arrested in connection with a joint criminal investigation involving the Donna Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Donna police and the TABC executed a narcotics search warrant at Pechocho's Drive-Thru, located at 1241 East Business 83 on September 11. Two employees and a... more »

• DPS seizes more than $2 million worth of cocaine in Starr County Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:49 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with the U.S. Border Patrol in Starr County, according to a news release. The news release said on September 7, the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group and U.S. Border Patrol agents saw four... more »

• San Benito man arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics into the country Play Video

  August 16, 2025 1:21 PM

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Los Indios International Bridget in Brownsville were able to intercept a load of alleged cocaine hidden inside a 2011 Honda, according to a news release. The news release said the narcotics were valued at $572,235. The seizure took place on... more »

• More than $2.4 million worth of methamphetamine seized at Pharr port of entry Play Video

  June 12, 2025 11:44 AM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine during a commercial vehicle inspection at the Pharr port of entry, according to a news release. The news release said 28-year-old Luis Fernando Sarinana Matias, of Reynosa, Mexico, was arrested and charged with possession of a... more »

• Undocumented Mexican national sentenced for smuggling nearly $3 million in narcotics in Pharr Play Video

  June 6, 2025 1:17 PM

  An undocumented Mexican national was sentenced for his role in possessing with intent to distribute nearly $3 million in methamphetamine that was concealed inside cabbages, according to a news release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to the news release, the sentencing comes after an investigation conducted by... more »

• Drug Bust in Elsa Lands 2 Men, Juvenile Behind Bars Play Video

  January 19, 2020 11:10 PM

  ELSA - A drug bust landed two men and a juvenile in handcuffs. Joshua De Leon, 26, of Elsa and Daniel Davila, 17, of Elsa are facing charges. A 16-year-old was also arrested and taken to Juvenile detention. The bust happened Jan. 17 after officers executed a... more »

• 3 Arrested After Early Morning Drug Bust Play Video

  December 15, 2019 11:08 PM

  ALAMO - An early morning drug bust lands 3 people in custody. The trio was arrested around 4 a.m. Saturday. Their arrests after officers executed a search warrant at a home on Acacia. Police say inside they found 97 bags of crack cocaine and over $2,000. The drugs... more »

• Mexican Soldiers Aid US Border Agents in Drug Seizure near Brownsville

  December 5, 2019 4:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A drug stash seized after smugglers ferried it across the Rio Grande near Brownsville. Border Patrol released photos from the scene. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told Mexican soldiers were seen working with the border agents. About 200 pounds of marijuana was abandoned after the suspect... more »

• Edinburg Police Release Details on Drug Raid Play Video

  October 30, 2019 5:20 PM

  EDINBURG – Edinburg police released information Wednesday on a September drug raid. At the home, authorities seized drugs and ammunition. Two men and a woman were arrested, now facing charges. “In serving the warrant, ammunition was found and narcotics were found. There was Xanax. There was multiple... more »

• Nearly 50 Pounds of Synthetic Marijuana Seized in Mission Play Video

  August 20, 2019 11:11 PM

  MISSION – Three people are behind bars after Hidalgo County sheriff's deputies seized nearly 50 pounds of synthetic marijuana. Authorities say they found more than 1,300 pre-packaged envelopes of the drug at the Tiwana Country Store and a house in Mission. They also seized two guns and 130,000... more »

• 49-Year-Old Charged for Possession following Harlingen Traffic Stop

  August 20, 2019 4:28 PM

  HARLINGEN – A man arrested during a traffic stop in Harlingen has been charged. Police say 49-year-old Floribeto Andraca was charged with possession of a controlled substance. On Sunday, Andraca was pulled over for tailgating another vehicle with the tractor-trailer he was driving. Officials say he became... more »

• Two Arrested Following Search Warrant Execution in Elsa Play Video

  July 28, 2019 8:58 PM

  ELSA- A man and woman were arrested Friday during a search warrant execution in Elsa. Daniel Molina and Clara Fonseca are facing multiple drug charges. Police found cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, scales and packaging material inside an East 7th Street home. Bond for both Molina and Fonseca was... more »

• ‘Not Guilty’ Plea in Drug Smuggling Case Involving Baby Play Video

  May 10, 2019 5:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A mother and daughter pleaded not guilty in a drug smuggling case involving a baby . The baby was strapped in the car seat of a vehicle where the drugs were allegedly found. The child’s mother and grandmother are accused of trying to smuggle nearly 300... more »

• CBP Seizes $700K Worth of Heroin at Int’l Bridge Play Video

  April 23, 2019 4:48 PM

  HIDALGO – U.S Customs and Border Protection seized $700,000 worth of heroin at a port of entry. Authorities made the bust last Thursday at the Hidalgo International Bridge. They found the drugs, weighed at 34 pounds, hidden inside a truck. The driver, a 42-year-old woman from Rio... more »

• Border Patrol Makes Drug Bust with Baby in Backseat Play Video

  April 12, 2019 2:19 PM

  UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): U.S. Customs and Border Protection tells us the baby is now with a family member. The case has been referred for criminal prosecution and remains under investigation. ----- BROWNSVILLE – A drug bust involving a child took place Friday morning. Border Patrol Agents... more »

• CBP Arrest Man Attempting to Smuggle Nearly $200K Worth of Cocaine

  March 11, 2019 9:59 AM

  PHARR – Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man attempting to smuggle nearly $200,000 worth of cocaine. The 30-year-old Reynosa man was stopped at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge last Thursday. Ten packages of the drug were discovered within the man’s vehicle during a secondary inspection. CBP... more »

• 2 Men Arrested following Undercover Drug Bust in Alamo Play Video

  January 22, 2019 5:10 PM

  ALAMO – An undercover drug bust landed two men behind bars in Alamo. Jesus Zamarripa and Joel Mendiola Jr. are charged with marijuana possession and distribution. Zamarripa is also charged with unlawful carry of a weapon by a felon. Investigators say the men delivered drugs to undercover... more »

• Drug Bust at Port of Entry Leads to Hazmat Spill, Local Fire Departments Respond Play Video

  July 19, 2018 9:42 PM

  HIDALGO – A drug bust at the Hidalgo Port of Entry quickly shifted focus onto a hazmat situation. A spill occurred on Wednesday which required the help of several fire departments to clean it up. During an inspection, agents came across a container, opened it, and that’s when an unknown... more »

• 82-Year-Old Mexican National Arrested in Brownsville Drug Bust

  April 19, 2018 10:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – An 82-year-old Mexican national is in custody after a drug bust in Brownsville. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the man was directed to secondary inspection at the Veterans International Bridge on Sunday. During the search, CBP officers found $348,000 in narcotics in his vehicle, including packages... more »