Agents with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Alamogordo station recently intercepted a smuggling attempt, as reported in a December 15 post on X by CBP El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony "Scott" Good.

In the post, Good said: "Failed Smuggling Scheme! Our dedicated Alamogordo BP Agents remained vigilant by apprehending migrants at the checkpoint, including some concealed in the bed of the truck. This reckless tactic, by smugglers, puts profits before the lives of migrants."

According to historical records from the CBP website for the Alamogordo Station, it began operations with two patrol inspectors in 1926 and expanded to ten by 1940. The agents cover an area of 16,285 square miles that includes mountain ranges and the Tularosa Basin. The region also hosts two military bases: Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. The station is part of the El Paso Sector.

Screenshot of Anthony "Scott" Good's Dec. 15 post on X | X

The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector manages approximately 268 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border across West Texas and New Mexico. Operations within New Mexico include stations in Lordsburg, Deming, and Santa Teresa. Agents patrol various terrains such as urban areas, deserts, and mountains to secure the border. The sector is tasked with processing individuals encountered along this stretch of border and collaborates with state and local law enforcement agencies for security operations. It employs surveillance technology to detect unauthorized crossings and other activities.

US Customs and Border Protection is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for safeguarding national borders against illegal entry of people and contraband. Established in 1924, it operates at 328 ports of entry and protects 7,000 miles of land borders along with 95,000 miles of maritime borders.