Border Patrol arrests two illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses near San Diego in back-to-back busts
Border Patrol agents near San Diego arrested two illegal aliens with prior convictions for child sex offenses in consecutive days last week. One suspect was a Mexican national convicted of contacting a minor for a sexual offense, while the other was a Guatemalan national convicted of child molestation. The arrests were praised by officials as part of ongoing efforts to remove dangerous criminals from communities.
- ▪A Mexican national was arrested near San Diego for a January 2024 conviction on contacting a minor with intent to commit a sex offense.
- ▪A Guatemalan national was detained near San Clemente for prior convictions of child molestation and assault and battery.
- ▪Customs and Border Protection has removed thousands of criminal aliens, including gang members and sex offenders, under new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- ▪Chief Patrol Agent Justin De La Torre credited the arrests to proactive efforts by Border Patrol agents.
- ▪Markwayne Mullin was appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate in March 2026.
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Sex Crimes Border Patrol arrests two illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses near San Diego in back-to-back busts A Mexican national and a Guatemalan national were detained near San Clemente and San Diego last week By Leo Briceno Fox News Published May 5, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Longest DHS shutdown in history ends The record-setting DHS shutdown concludes as Congress passes a funding bill, excluding ICE and CBP. Sen. John Fetterman criticizes fellow Democrats, stating the shutdown was "unnecessary and a failure of Congress," leading to unpaid employees and TSA agent resignations.
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