Chief Michael W. Banks
@USBPChief
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Distinct honor to serve as the 27th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol while leading the most dedicated law enforcement workforce in the world. #HonorFirst
Washington, DC
Joined October 2016
As of January 21,2025, all content on this account will be attributed to Chief Michael Banks, 27th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. With over 20 years of service in the Border Patrol, I am honored to lead this incredible team. Together, we’ll strengthen partnerships, enhance.
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The amount of work we’ve been able to do in the last five months with the support of President Trump has been phenomenal. We’ve been hitting record lows every month and our border has never been more secure, but we’re just getting started. The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill
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CBP just closed a major vulnerability along the border. An approximate 350-foot opening, known as Smugglers Gulch in San Diego, CA, has officially been sealed. This critical project also included construction of an adjacent patrol road, providing agents with access, visibility,
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“If you enforce a law and you provide a consequence for illegal activity, the illegal activity is going to decrease.” - Chief Banks
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Today, we celebrate America, its independence, and freedom. USBP is proud to protect this great nation. 🇺🇸
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Promises Made, Promises Kept!.
The Big Beautiful Bill just passed. Border Security is national security. Now we can lock in the security gains we have made since Jan 20th and protect America for generations to come! Thank you President Trump and Congress for keeping your promise to the American people.
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6/29- While conducting highway operations near Moss Point, MS, USBP agents intercepted a vehicle carrying a bulk cash load along Interstate 10. A highly trained USBP K-9 quickly alerted to the hidden stash of currency concealed in bags and a backpack- $137,500 in illicit
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DONNA, TX- On 6/26, USBP agents assisted Hidalgo County Constables with the arrest of Osbaldo Aguilar-Aguilar, a known human smuggler and confirmed member of the notorious Paisas prison gang. Aguilar-Aguilar has a violent criminal history, including a prior arrest for aggravated
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Si se encuentra ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos, esta es su oportunidad de salir voluntariamente. Use la aplicación CBP Home para auto-deportarse. Si espera, será detenido, deportado y se le prohibirá regresar permanentemente.
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An aggravated felon, illegally present in the country is now off the streets. USBP agents in Lake Forest, CA, arrested the Iranian national convicted for his role in smuggling opium from Turkey to California- he was sentenced to 4 years in prison. The individual has a final
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If you are in the U.S. illegally, now is your chance to leave voluntarily. Use the CBP Home app to self-deport on your own terms. If you wait, you WILL be caught, deported, and banned from ever returning to this country.
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It just keeps getting better! .USBP apprehensions hit a historic low for the month of June. The numbers don't lie- border security is stronger than ever. June 2025 Highlights:.▪️8,039 total apprehensions- compared to a staggering 11,414 in just the first three days of June
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Imagine that! When you deliver consequences, fewer people break the law!.
June 2025 hit new record lows in American history for border numbers. The message is clear: illegal crossings will no longer be tolerated. If you enter illegally, you will be caught, prosecuted, and removed.
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NEARLY $3.5M WORTH OF COCAINE SEIZED!. FALFURRIAS, TX- On June 28th, a U.S. citizen was arrested at the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint after agents discovered 109 lbs. of cocaine inside his semi-truck. An X-ray inspection detected anomalies in the sleeper area, prompting agents to
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In a coordinated operation, @USBPSOG , alongside OFO SRT, FBI, and AMO executed a search warrant at a known stash house in North Hill, CA. Inside, agents discovered an Iranian national illegally present in the U.S. who is linked to human smuggling, has known ties to a terrorist
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6/23- HIDALGO, TX- Border Patrol agents stopped a dangerous predator from entering the U.S. illegally. Jesus Saavedra-Orozco, a Mexican national and registered sex offender, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for a conviction of aggravated sexual assault of a child. That's not
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PRISON ESCAPEE ARRESTED!. 6/20- USBP agents, in San Juan, PR, apprehended a fugitive who has an active arrest warrant for escaping from the New York Department of Corrections in 1994! The Dominican national has felony convictions for attempting criminal sale of a controlled
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ILLEGAL ALIEN TRIES TO RUN OVER A BP AGENT!. SAN JUAN, PR- On 6/25, USBP agents spotted a suspicious vehicle parked in an area notorious for illicit activity. As they approached, the smell of marijuana filled the air- the driver was too busy smoking to answer questions. Then, the
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ILLEGAL ALIEN WANTED FOR MURDER CAPTURED! . 6/16- A foreign fugitive from Ecuador, with an active warrant for murder, was captured in Dormont, PA. USBP agents relentless investigative work uncovered a recent arrest in Balwin Township, PA, that led to his arrest. ICE initiated
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Tiene el poder—auto-depórtese. ¿Se encuentra ilegalmente en los EE. UU.? . Evite ser arrestado, auto-depórtese con la aplicación CBP Home, y podrá ser elegible a incentivos. Es seguro, económico y tendrá más posibilidades de poder regresar legalmente.
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The power is yours—self-deport. Aliens in the U.S. illegally may be eligible for incentives by self-deporting with the CBP Home App. It's safer, cost effective, and gives more hope of lawful reentry in the future. Avoid arrest and self-deport now.
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