LAREDO, Texas – In a period of just over 30 hours, numerous human smuggling events were intercepted throughout the Laredo Sector’s area of operations that resulted in the arrest of over 100 individuals who were illegally in the United States. The...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el Puente Internacional Gateway interceptaron una carga de presunto fentanilo, escondido dentro de un Dodge Caliber 2008.“Estas drogas son...
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection along with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) hosted a ribbon cutting at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry to mark a construction project milestone. The Alexandria Bay Port of...
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Bellingham Air and Marine Branch conducted aerial surveillance, in coordination with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office in locating an armed robbery...
Del rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector continue to see an increase in the number of convicted sex offenders attempting to illegally enter the United States.“In a time span of six days, our agents have arrested six...
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged fentanyl, hidden within a 2008 Dodge Caliber.“These are extremely dangerous drugs and our officers are committed to...
CINCINNATI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches originating from Hong Kong and destined to an individual in New Orleans, LA. This seizure is part of CBP’s initiative aimed at...
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station rescued two minors from the Rio Grande River, Oct. 21.“It is becoming far too common that parents place their children in the hands of smugglers who time and again show...
LOUISVILLE, Ky—During the last 12 months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers in Louisville, KY have, on a nightly basis, seized counterfeit goods ranging from sunglasses to wallets and from handbags to clothing. Fiscal year 2020,...
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a registered sex offender after he illegally re-entered the country southwest of Sells, Arizona, Tuesday morning.Tucson Sector agents patrolling remote trails on the Tohono O’odham Nation detected,...
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Bellingham Air and Marine Branch conducted aerial surveillance, in coordination with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office to locate an inmate who escaped from...
MINNEAPOLIS— U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Minneapolis recently seized almost 2,500 unapproved tire rims exported from Thailand.On October 19, CBP officers inspected the shipment to determine the admissibility of the shipment and...
SALTON SEA, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized methamphetamine Tuesday afternoon.The incident occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m., when a man driving a gray Ford Explorer approached the Highway 86 checkpoint. A Border Patrol K-9...
SALTON SEA, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized dangerous narcotics during a smuggling attempt Tuesday morning.The incident occurred at approximately 10:37 a.m., when a man driving a grey Lincoln sedan approached the Highway 86...
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers facilitating lawful trade encountered tractor trailers with a combined estimated street value exceeding $6.9 million in two separate enforcement operations over the weekend.“Our...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de Estados Unidos publicó hoy un resumen de los esfuerzos de control fronterizo para el año fiscal (FY) 2020 en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes estadounidenses.Este esfuerzo del área del...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a summary today of fiscal year (FY) 2020 border enforcement efforts in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. This Caribbean area effort is possible through collaborative...
WASHINGTON—In Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prevented importers from evading $287 million in duties owed to the U.S. Government through the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA). This is a 500 percent increase since the...
CINCINNATI—On October 16, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted a shipment containing three handguns and seven magazines destined to an individual in Barbados.The parcel, manifested as auto parts was held for...
SAN DIEGO ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted for vehicular manslaughter in Los Angeles.“I’m glad that we have taken another fugitive into custody to face justice,” said Moises...
