Border Patrol work with Mexican Authorities
El Centro Border Patrol, worked with Mexican Authorities to identify and arrest a Mexicali wanted homicide suspect on Tuesday.
El Centro Sector Foreign Operations Branch (FOB) worked closely with Office of Field Operations ( OFO ), Procuraduria General de Justicia del Estado ( PGJE ), and Instituto Nacional de Migracion ( INAMI ).
The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. where a person of interest tried to enter the Calexico Downtown West Port of Entry, and was said to present a valid B1/B2 Visa during inspection.
The man was identified as Edgar Reynoso-Cervantes , a 30-year-old Mexican National who was wanted by the PGJE as a suspect to a homicide that happened in Mexicali. FOB made arrangements with Mexican authorities in turning over custody of the suspect to INAMI .
“This is a great example of the strong working relationships that our FOB agents have created and continue to expand on with the authorities in Mexico,” said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Ryan J. Scudder . “This man thought he could slip into our communities undetected but the agencies involved in the arrest wouldn’t let it happen on their watch.”
” Partnerships with local and international law enforcement agencies are crucial to bringing fugitives to justice and creating a safer environment on both sides of the border,” said Sergio Beltran, Officer in Charge at the Calexico port of entry. ” As demonstrated by this arrest, CBP officers continue to be diligent in their law enforcement and national security missions.”
