South Station arrested a member of the Mara

Salvatrucha, MS-13, criminal gang, who had been previously

deported. “Violent criminals continue to illegally cross the border and attempt to make

their way farther into the United States,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol

Agent Matthew J. Hudak. “Our agents do a remarkable job of preventing these

types of criminals from entering and harming our communities.”

On Feb. 23, Border Patrol agents conducting linewatch operations near

Eagle Pass, apprehended a 29-year-old Salvadoran national. Records checks

revealed he was deported from the United States in November of 2018 and is a

self-admitted member of the notorious MS-13 gang.

The man faces prosecution under 8 USC § 1326 – reentry after deportation,

which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is part of the Joint Task Force-West

South Texas Corridor, which leverages federal, state and local resources to

combat transnational criminal organizations. To report suspicious activity call the

Del Rio Sector’s toll free number at 1-866-511-8727.