2 Detained, 1 Evades Border Patrol Near Weston, Florida

Authorities search for third individual after two men were taken into custody in ongoing investigation.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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U.S. Border Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies, are searching an area off U.S. 27 in Weston, Florida after three men fled into thick brush. Two of the men were apprehended, but the third individual remains at large as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Border Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in securing the U.S. border and responding to suspected illegal border crossings, even in areas far from the actual border.

The details

According to reports, authorities were either following or attempting to stop and question three men when they fled into 6-to-10-foot high brush along a service road off U.S. 27 in Weston. Two of the men were subsequently taken into custody, but the third individual managed to evade capture and remains at large. The investigation is still ongoing, but traffic on U.S. 27 has not been affected.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday morning, February 12, 2026.

The players

U.S. Border Patrol

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for securing the borders of the United States.

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What’s next

Authorities continue to search the area for the third individual who fled from Border Patrol.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in securing the nation's borders, even in areas far from the actual border, and the need for continued vigilance and coordination between different agencies to address illegal border crossings.