DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Carrizo Springs Station seized 17 firearms along with ammunition after receiving a call from a concerned citizen.
“This seizure is a testament to the vital role that the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol have in safeguarding our borders and protecting our communities,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Matthew J. Hudak.
On the morning of Jan. 25, Border Patrol agents received a call from a concerned citizen regarding suspected illegal immigrants carrying large duffel bags on a ranch near Carrizo Springs. Agents responded to the area and discovered two backpacks containing four handguns and 13 assorted rifles and shotguns individually wrapped in blankets. Agents also discovered an assortment of ammunition as well as various currencies. The firearms and the rest of the items were turned over to the Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office.
