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Border Patrol arrests 2 illegal aliens with child sex convictions near San Diego

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In two consecutive arrests, Border Patrol agents arrested a pair of illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes last week.

Agents near San Diego arrested an unnamed Mexican native last Monday who was convicted in January 2024 of having contact with a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense.

On Tuesday, CBP agents from the San Clemente Border Patrol Station detained a Guatemalan national convicted of assault and battery, as well as molesting a child.

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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agent stands at Border Field State Park near the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Imperial Beach, California, on Aug. 17, 2025. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

“These arrests are a direct result of the proactive work our agents do every day to identify and remove these predators from our neighborhoods,” said San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Justin De La Torre.

Agency officials praised the arrests, calling them indicative of the agency’s continued effectiveness under the new leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, noting that the agency has arrested and removed thousands of criminal aliens, including gang members, rapists, kidnappers and drug traffickers, to make our communities safer.

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Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Mullin was appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Senate last month. In March, CBP arrested 8,200 illegal aliens. According to DHS.

“Keeping our communities safe is our top priority, and San Diego County will actively pursue dangerous criminals, especially those who commit heinous crimes against children,” De La Torre said. he said.

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