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News Articles: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

A border patrol agent speaks to people who were apprehended in Yuma, Arizona on May 11 a the U.S. border as Title 42 expired. The agency said on Wednesday that an 8-year-old girl died after being detained.

An 8-year-old girl died after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol

The young girl died in U.S. Border Patrol custody after experiencing a "medical emergency," the agency said. The news underscores concern about the safety of migrants with Title 42 no longer in place.

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By:
  • Emily Olson
Nearly 1,500 pounds of alleged cocaine was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to officials. The estimated street value of the narcotics is $11.8 million.

A shipment of baby wipes turns out to be $11.8 million worth of cocaine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the seized cocaine totaled more than $11.8 million in street value.

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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin