“Gang Member Arrested by Federal Officials for Allegedly Plotting Hit on Border Patrol Leader”

For federal law enforcement, the threat emerged like something out of a crime thriller — a chilling, unusual plot that underscored the real dangers faced by those charged with protecting the homeland.

In late 2025, U.S. authorities say they thwarted a murder‑for‑hire scheme targeting a senior U.S. Border Patrol official before it could be carried out, arresting a man accused of placing a bounty on the official’s life. The alleged plot.

Involving cryptic messages, gang ties, and the use of social media to coordinate violence — sent shockwaves through law enforcement circles and raised serious questions about  escalating risks to federal officers in the field. Continue reading…