EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $414,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.
“This seizure highlights our officers’…
CBP officers seize over $4M in narcotics at Hidalgo Port of Entry
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized more than $4,000,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.
“This significant cocaine seizure underscores the reality…
CBP Commissioner Advances Bilateral Cooperation with El Salvador
WASHINGTON – The United States took a major step toward enhancing economic security and strengthening partnerships in Central America last week when U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner…
Champlain CBP Officers Recover Stolen Vehicle
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Champlain Port of Entry discovered a stolen vehicle, operated by a United States citizen.
CBP officers at the Champlain, N.Y. Port of Entry recovered a stolen…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted a human smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working their assigned duties interdicted a human smuggling attempt yielding the apprehension of 16 migrants.
On Oct.15, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Border Patrol agents while working their…
CBP officers seize over $793K in cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $793,005 worth of alleged cocaine concealed within a vehicle.
“Our CBP officers remain vigilant and used…
CBP officers seize over 122 pounds of blue fentanyl pills concealed throughout vehicle
CALEXICO, Calif., — CBP officers assigned to the Calexico West Port of Entry made a significant discovery last Wednesday, intercepting approximately 122 pounds of blue fentanyl pills concealed throughout a vehicle.
The discovery took place on at…
US Border Patrol apprehends 11 non-citizens from Romania, Brazil and the Dominican Republic in St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol and Marine Interdiction Agents apprehended 11 non-citizens from Romania, Brazil and the Dominican Republic traveling on a private vessel from St. Thomas VI to Culebra,…
CBP Supports the Whole of Government Response to Hurricane Milton
*Editor’s note: Downloadable imagery of CBP’s response can be found at https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/cbpmilton
MIAMI – Now that the dangerous Hurricane Milton has passed through Florida leaving behind a swath of additional destruction, CBP…
San Luis Port of Entry CBP EMTs prevent potentially fatal overdose
SAN LUIS, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) at the Area Port of San Luis saved a woman’s life during an apparent opioid overdose.
The incident occurred Tuesday, October 8, at approximately 11:00 a.…
CBP modifies Withhold Release Order on Brightway Group in Malaysia
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) modified the withhold release order (WRO) issued on December 20, 2021 against disposable gloves produced by Brigthway Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Laglove (M) Sdn., and Biopro (M) Sdn. Bhd. (…
Blaine Sector Border Patrol agents arrest man wanted for murder
BLAINE, Wash. — Blaine Sector Border Patrol agents encountered a Canadian citizen who illegally entered the United States from Canada Wednesday near Sumas.
Blaine Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a Canadian citizen Wednesday morning…
U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector seizes two major drug loads on Interstate 5 in less than twelve hours
USBP K-9 alerts USBP Agents to fentanyl hidden in a pick-up truck's battery compartment leading to five pounds of fentanyl being seized.
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector made two…
Drug smuggling schemes through IAH up in smoke: CBP hits 293 kilograms of marijuana in separate seizures
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) disrupted two separate marijuana smuggling operations last week, seizing loads of 241.92 and 51.08 kilograms. Both shipments were bound for the U.K.
The…
Port of Buffalo CBP Officers Discover Shipments of Psilocybin Chocolate
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo have discovered multiple commercial shipments containing psilocybin throughout the previous 30 days at the Peace Bridge warehouse.
Psilocybin…
CBP officers at Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discover $3.2 million in meth hidden within floor frame of tractor-trailer
OTAY MESA, Calif., — CBP officers assigned to the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility kicked off October by discovering more than $3.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within the floor frame of a tractor-trailer in a single enforcement action.
The…
Brownsville CBP agriculture specialists intercept first in port pest at Brownsville Seaport
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A team of two agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Port of Brownsville, intercepted a “First in Port” pest on board of a motor vessel arriving from Vietnam…
Laredo CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for sexual assault of a child
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for alleged sexual assault of a child.
“Child sexual abuse can be devastating to those…
AMO stops vessel near Culebra attempting to smuggle 156 pounds of cocaine
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) interdicted Sunday a vessel attempting to smuggle 156 pounds (70.75 kilograms) of cocaine through the eastern coast of the island. The estimated…
Air and Marine Operations aircrew responds to in-flight emergency; assists passenger in safe landing
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Multi-Role Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) aircrew responded to an in-flight emergency, providing critical instructions to a passenger that enabled a safe landing in…
CBP Continues Response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina; Finalizes Preparations for Hurricane Milton Approaching Florida
MIAMI — As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues responding to Hurricane Helene missions in North Carolina, the agency is also making final preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico…
U.S. Signs Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with El Salvador
SOPDOC Troy Miller signs a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Alexandra Hill, Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Relations and Bejamin Mayorga, Director General of Customs of El Salvador.
SAN SALVADOR – The United States…
Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted on homicide: negligent vehicular manslaughter warrant
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry this weekend encountered a man wanted in the Laredo area on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide: negligent vehicular manslaughter.
“Our frontline CBP…
CBP officers seize over $267K in cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry
DEL RIO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $267,000 in cocaine.
“This significant narcotic seizure …
Dulles CBP Agriculture Specialists Seize Slithery Sustenance
STERLING, Va. – There was zero chance that this stuff was going to slither away from U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport.
CBP found this snake meat in the baggage of a…
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