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Yesterday at 11:06 AM  A man, who was caught with over 1,000 pounds of marijuana, told Border Patrol agents he was hauling a load of pickles.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Suspected drug smuggler is currently being held without bond.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Three people are expected to face a judge after being accused of helping former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero flee to Mexico.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Brownsville man is facing criminal charges after authorities raided his home and found cocaine near a baby's crib.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Authorities are looking for former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero after he posted a $1 million dollar bond and then went missing.

Monday, May 06, 2013  U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is scheduled to discuss security and trade matters with local law enforcement and business officials in Rio Grande City.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Two men are on the run after they led Mission police on a high speed chase through the city.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Sullivan City police recovered 1,074 pounds of marijuana from a car on Thursday.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled a national Prescription Drug Take Back day.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A Rio Grande Valley man is facing extradition to Florida after being accused of shipping cocaine to Miami at a price of $29,000 per kilo.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A Matamoros man is behind bars in the Rio Grande Valley after he allegedly tried to smuggle $467,000 worth of cocaine into the United States.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Hidalgo County is doing their part to rehabilitate low-risk drug offenders.  It's called Drug Court, and today they celebrated a graduation of members who have been at their lowest point because of drugs and are now on the path to success.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Derek French is no stranger to nitrous oxide.  He tells Action 4 News he experimented with the drug and often mixed it with other chemicals.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A Starr County jailer is off the job and facing criminal charges after being accused of supplying illegal drugs and tobacco to inmates in his care.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A man is facing criminal charges after 'magic mushrooms' and several other drugs were found inside a home in the Brownsville Country Club.