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CBP Officers at the Port of Buffalo Arrested MS13 Gang Member

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a MS13 gang member.

On November 22, CBP officers encountered a 24-year-old citizen of Honduras who made a wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge. The driver did not present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document at the primary inspection area and was subsequently escorted to secondary.

During the secondary examination, officers verified the identity of the driver as Franklyn Hernandez Giron and discovered he was a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang.

“This example of the dangerous individuals our CBP officers encounter highlights the dedication and commitment these officers have to keeping our communities safe,” said Area Port Director Gaetano Cordone. “I’m proud of the work our officers do every day to safeguard America.” 

The driver was taken into custody and subsequently processed by CBP officers to face removal proceedings.

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NOTE: No booking imagery is available for this arrest.

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CBP Office of Public Affairs

Mike Niezgoda

Michael.Niezgoda@cbp.dhs.gov

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America’s frontline:  the nation’s largest law enforcement organization and the world’s first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We facilitate safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation’s security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.