Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez
@USBPChiefRGV
The U.S. Border Patrol's Rio Grande Valley Sector covers 277 miles of border along the Rio Grande and 371 miles along the Gulf of America.
🚨 Cartel Fugitive Arrested 🚨 RGV Border Patrol & U.S. Marshals arrested a Gulf Cartel-linked Mexican citizen. The fugitive was arrested on a warrant and will face full prosecution. Another criminal off the streets!🇺🇸 Honor First! #USBP #CartelArrest #BorderSecurity #Teamwork

With heavy hearts, the men and women of the Rio Grande Valley Sector mourn the loss of Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (SBPA) Eric Cespedes, who passed away while off duty on July 11, 2025 after successfully rescuing his children from a rip current at South Padre Island, TX.

🚨 CAPITAL MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 🚨 On July 7th, RGV BP Agents—working in partnership with the Kenedy County Sheriff’s Office—arrested a Mexican citizen wanted for capital murder. Agents' vigilance +LE teamwork=results #RGV #USBP #BorderSecurity #kcso

🚨 Cocaine Smuggler Busted On July 3, RGV Border Patrol Agents at the Falfurrias Checkpoint seized approximately 55lbs. of cocaine—worth ~ $1.77M—hidden in a tractor trailer. Suspect arrested. High Tech and Agents vigilance stopped this threat. #RGV #BorderSecurity #Cocaine




Happy 4th of July from the dedicated men & women of the RGV Sector Border Patrol! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #HonorFirst
🇺🇸 Securing the Border, Celebrating Freedom 🇺🇸 RGV Border Patrol and @DeptofDefense stand united to protect our nation. As we approach the 4th of July, we honor this strong partnership and the freedoms we defend. 🔒 Border Security is National Security #RGV #USBP #DOD
🚨 Cocaine Bust at Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint 🚨 On June 27, RGV Border Patrol Agents and K9 Team in Kingsville, TX seized 12 cocaine bundles (14.14 kg, ~$997K) hidden in a car dolly after a K9 alert. Tech & K9s = results. #RGV #USBP #Cocaine #Kingsville #BorderSecurity

🚨 Major Drug Bust 🚨 On June 28, RGV Border Patrol arrested a U.S. citizen at the Falfurrias Checkpoint with 40 bundles of cocaine hidden in a semi-truck. 📦 ~49.5 kg | 💰 ~$3.49M Cutting-edge tech stops smugglers in their tracks. #RGV #USBP #Falfurrias #Cocaine #BorderSecurity

🤝 RGV Intel Agents & Hidalgo Co. Constables Pct 1 arrested a Mexican citizen confirmed Paisas gang member involved in an alien smuggling case. This convicted aggravated felon and now faces serious legal consequences. Strong partnerships =>safe communities #HCCP1

🚨 Teamwork in Action 🚨 On June 23 in Brownsville, TX, RGV Border Patrol agents — K9, Bike Patrol, ATV & Drones — arrested 4 Mexican citizen juveniles carrying 118+ lbs of marijuana worth $94,880. 🇺🇸 Honor First! 🫡 #RGV #BorderPatrol #Marijuana #NationalSecurity

All-Terrain, All In: RGV ATV Patrol RGV Border Patrol agents use highly trained ATV units to patrol tough terrain & respond quickly—no area goes unpatrolled. 🇺🇸 Border Security is National Security. #RGV #BorderSecurity
The CBP Home app is your chance to leave voluntarily if you’re in the country illegally. Use it now—or you will be found and deported with zero chance of returning. go.dhs.gov/wqh
La aplicación CBP Home es su oportunidad de salir voluntariamente si está en el país ilegalmente. Úsela ahora, o será localizado y deportado sin posibilidad de regresar. go.dhs.gov/wqh
The CBP Home app is your chance to leave voluntarily if you're in the country illegally Use it now-or you Will be found and deported with zero chance of returning go.dhs.gov/wqh


🤝 Binational Mirror Patrol RGV BP & the Gov of Mexico conducted a Mirrored Patrol on opposite sides of the Rio Grande strengthening our binational partnership and commitment to border security. #RGV #BorderPatrol #BinationalCooperation #BorderSecurity #MirroredPatrol #USMexico
BUSTED: Agents at the Falfurrias BP Ckpt & BP K9 arrested a U.S. citizen in possession of marijuana and a firearm. He is a convicted felon and now faces serious charges.Reminder: Don’t attempt to cross a BP ckpt with drugs or weapons. There will be consequences! #BorderSecurity


STASH HOUSE UNCOVERED! On 6/9, USBP agents and ICE @EROElPaso disrupted a human smuggling operation inside an El Paso, TX apartment. At the center of it all—a Mexican national unlawfully in the U.S. He first denied involvement, but later admitted to being the caretaker of the…
RGV BP recognized the graduates of the NREMT Class 25! These skilled agents are trained to save lives in extreme conditions. Crossing illegally is a crime & can be deadly in the summer heat. Not worth the risk!!! ☠️ #USBP #NREMT #HeatWarning #HonorFirst #FirstResponders #heroes