Nearly 400 Weapons Seized Near US-Mexico Border, Illegal Immigrant Escapes Custody

Weapons Smuggling Bust in Laredo

• 🚨 A father and son were arrested in Laredo, Texas, on federal firearms charges after nearly 400 firearms were discovered in hidden compartments of their vehicles.
• 🎯 US Customs and Border Protection inspectors flagged unusual trailer walls, leading to the discovery of various calibers of rifles, high-capacity magazines, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
• 💰 Authorities believe these weapons were destined for Mexico to be used by cartels for criminal actions.
• ⚖️ The father, Alio Ramirez Cortez, is a lawful permanent resident, and his son, Edgar Ramirez Diaz, is a US citizen; both are in custody of the US Marshall Service.

Border Patrol's Vigilance

• ⚠️ Border Patrol emphasizes that despite a perceived quiet at the border, vigilance is crucial for frontline personnel.
• 📈 The incident serves as a reminder that weapons are being trafficked south in exchange for drugs or cash moving north.

Escape from ICE Custody

• 🏃‍♂️ An illegal immigrant from Ecuador, Eric Alejandra Arhos, escaped from ICE custody in New York while being transported.
• 💡 He reportedly faked feeling ill and escaped by breaking through a vehicle window when the ICE officer lowered it.
• 🔍 Multiple agencies are searching for Arhos, who has been referred for criminal prosecution in the Southern District of New York.