U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest convicted murderer

CAMPO, Calif. - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to San Diego Sector arrested a Mexican national shortly after he illegally entered the United States near Campo.

Agents took the individual into custody at 12:31 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2026. During processing, agents discovered that he had served 13 years and nine months in a Mexican prison following a murder conviction in Guanajuato, Mexico.

He remains in federal custody pending removal proceedings.

"This arrest underscores the importance of our agents' vigilance along the border," said San Diego Sector U.S. Border Patrol Chief Justin M. De La Torre. "Our agents work around the clock to detect, identify, and intercept individuals who attempt to enter the Unites States illegally and who may pose a threat to public safety. Their dedication helps prevent dangerous individuals like this one from entering our communities."

The U.S. Border Patrol remains committed to protecting the American people, safeguarding our nation's borders and enhancing the country's economic prosperity. San Diego Sector agents work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to detect unlawful entries, disrupt transnational criminal activity, and help keep communities safe.

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the dedicated men and women of CBP, alongside our law enforcement partners, have arrested and removed thousands of criminal aliens from the country-including murderers, gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers-to make our communities safer.

To prevent the illicit smuggling of humans, drugs and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance on corridors of egress away from the nation's borders. To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact the San Diego Sector at 619-498-9900.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 70,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration and trust.

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• Arrests
• Criminal Alien
• U.S. Border Patrol