Multiple Child Predator Arrests Made Along Texas Border

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested two separate individuals wanted for sex-related crimes against children.

Predator Arrest at Hidalgo Port of Entry

The first of two arrests occurred on November 24 when CBP officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry sent 20-year-old Angel Derek Coria, a U.S. citizen, to secondary inspection.

After conducting biometric verification through fingerprints and/or facial ID, it was discovered that Coria had an outstanding warrant out of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for sexual assault of a child.

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Hidalgo Port Director Carlos Rodriguez said that arrests such as these serve as reminders for officers to keep our communities safe:

This apprehension exemplifies our dedication to the border security mission, the pursuit of justice and helps keep our streets safer as a result.

Laredo Port Sex Crime Arrest

Just two days later, officers at the Laredo Port of Entry stopped a bus carrying 76-year-old Antonio Diaz Vargas for secondary inspection.

Vargas underwent biometric verification where an outstanding warrant was discovered for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor from the Waukegan Police Department in Waukegan, Illinois.

What is the National Crime Information Center?

The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is an online database that contains the criminal records of all apprehended and currently wanted individuals with active warrants.

This database is able to be accessed across the nation, serving as a crucial tool in identifying potentially dangerous individuals from walking the streets of local communities.