LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding warrant for homicide out of Fort Worth, Texas.

“CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This apprehension demonstrates our CBP officers’ vigilance and dedication to securing the homeland and keeping our communities safe.”

CBP officers escort a wanted person at a U.S.

port of entry.

The fugitive apprehension occurred on Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge when Diego Pena-Arias, a 22-year-old male United States citizen traveling in a privately owned vehicle, applied for entry. The male subject was detained and subsequent biometric verification through law enforcement databases, including the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), confirmed that the subject had an outstanding warrant for homicide out of Fort Worth, Texas.

CBP officers confirmed the identity of the subject and he was transported to the Webb County Jail in Laredo, Texas for extradition.

NCIC is a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies including outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses. Based on information from NCIC, CBP officers have made previous arrests of individuals wanted for homicide, escape, money laundering, robbery, narcotics distribution, sexual child abuse, fraud, larceny, and military desertion.

Charges and allegations contained in criminal complaints are merely accusations. Defendants are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty.

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