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• 81-year-old arrested for attempting to smuggle thousands of illegal cigarettes into Mexico Play Video

  February 14, 2020 5:25 PM

  MCALLEN – A smuggling of a different kind landed an elderly man in jail. He’s now facing federal charges for selling thousands of illegal cigarettes. Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations caught the man at a warehouse Wednesday. He had about 400,000 cigarettes ready to ship to Mexico. ... more »

• Autopsy Ordered for Body of 32-Year-Old Found in McAllen Warehouse Play Video

  November 18, 2019 5:03 PM

  MCALLEN – An investigation is underway in McAllen after a body was discovered. The body of a 32-year-old man was found inside a food and produce warehouse off Military Highway. Police called the case an “unattended death” of the victim. An autopsy has been ordered to determine... more »

• Brownsville Warehouse Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  October 26, 2019 9:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire crews responded to a fire at a warehouse before 9 p.m. Saturday. The warehouse is located near 14th St. and Highway 48. Brownsville Fire Chief Jerret Sheldon tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS employees were inside at the time. Nobody was injured. ... more »

• Potential Pet Owners Gather at Cameron Co. Adoption Fair for Rescued Dogs Play Video

  September 16, 2019 6:21 PM

  SAN BENITO – Humane society workers are looking to match potential pet owners with rescued dogs in their care. The animals were rescued from a warehouse in Los Fresnos last week. On Sunday, some pet owners were reunited with the lost dogs. On Monday, hopeful owners lined... more »

• Dogs Rescued from Warehouse Waiting to be Adopted, Reunited with Owners Play Video

  September 13, 2019 6:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - More than 100 people hope their dog is one of 271 animals rescued this week in Los Fresnos. Cameron County Public Health Administrator Esmeralda Guajardo says reuniting animals with their owners is not an easy task. They’re working on contacting everyone who completed a reunification form.... more »