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Gang member with extensive criminal history caught at border

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Published 10:47 AM

Also has history being kicked out of U.S. repeatedly

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The U.S. Border Patrol caught a gang member minutes after he crossed the U.S-Mexico border into Calexico at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday.

El Centro Sector agents said record checks revealed the 47-year-old from Mexico is a documented gang member with an "extensive criminal and immigration history."

A public affairs official confirmed the man has been previously been arrested for both having and selling a controlled substance. He was also convicted for lying to an officer and receiving stolen property.

Agents revealed that the gang member has since tried to re-enter the U.S. multiple times after American authorities keep deporting him.

Border Patrol will process the Mexican national accordingly.

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