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Mayaguez, P.R. – On December 5, 2007, Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Mayaguez Port of Entry detained a passenger with outstanding arrest warrants in New York and New Jersey. The 20-year old man arrived from the Dominican Republic on board the M/V Caribbean Express Ferry.

The passenger attempted to provide fraudulent documents to CBP Officers in order to enter the country. During Customs and Border Protection inspection, officers discovered that passenger’s true name was Luis Concepcion and that he had two outstanding warrants. While detained, Mr. Concepcion attempted to flee custody; however, the quick reaction of CBP Officers prevented his escape. Fugitive was held until warrants and extradition was confirmed.

San Juan, P.R. – Also, on December 5, 2007, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer at the San Juan Port of Entry apprehended a male passenger with an outstanding arrest warrant. Passenger Michael Walker was traveling on a cruise when CBP Officers discovered that he had an outstanding arrest warrant in Cook County, Illinois for selling narcotics. Mr. Walker was taken into custody and after warrant confirmation he was turned over to federal agents for further processing.

These apprehensions were the direct result of CBP’s use of name queries during primary inspections and CBP officers’ attention to detail during interviews and inspection of documents.

“Customs and Border Protection enforces laws for over 40 different agencies; partnership with law enforcement organizations is key to achieve our goals and complete CBP’s mission” said Marcelino Borges, Director of Field Operations. “We will continue to provide support to law enforcement agencies and detain fugitives of the law.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.