Border Patrol arrests convicted sex offender and MS-13 gang member

Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported sex offender and an MS-13 gang member who attempted to enter the United States illegally Friday.

While patrolling around 22 miles west of Calexico Port of Entry, Border Patrol agents spotted a man who was illegally present in the U.S. at around 5:15 a.m Friday morning.

After arresting the man, agents transported him to the El Centro Station where a record check revealed the man had a previous notice to appear from San Jose, Calif. for lewd acts with a child under 14.

The second incident happened at approximately 1:15 p.m. when agents patrolling 11 miles west of the Calexico Port of Entry

Agents arrested and transported him to the El Centro Station where a record check revealed a previous record with affiliation to the MS-13 gang from Honduras.

The man, a 24-year-old Honduras citizen, was removed in 2010 and will be processed as a reinstatement of previous removal. He will be removed to his country of origin.