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Border Patrol Accused In Decapitation Death In South Texas

Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been charged in the death of a man whose decapitated body was found floating near Texas' South Padre Island.

Joel Luna remained jailed without bond Friday after being charged with capital murder, engaging in organized criminal activity and tampering with evidence.

Jail records didn't list an attorney for Luna who could comment on the allegations.

Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio says the arrest of four individuals after the body was found in March led investigators to Luna, who was arrested Thursday at his home in Hebbronville.

Lucio says authorities found a safe at the home that contained nearly $90,000, around a kilo of cocaine and several handguns.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Luna has been placed on administrative leave.

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