SAN DIEGO — CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office ports of entry sealed the month of August with notable figures, successfully seizing 10,827 pounds of narcotics worth millions of dollars in 108 separate incidents.
While conducting security…
Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Over $450k in Baltimore-Bound Dental Supplies Lacking Country of Origin Markings
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk, Va., recently seized over $450,000 in dental supplies that shipped from China for violating laws governing country of origin marking. Both shipments were destined to the same…
Yuma Air Branch/Sector agents rescue migrants in distress
Yuma, Ariz. –An aircrew from the Yuma Air Branch worked with U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector earlier this week in response to reports of a group of migrants in distress while crossing the unforgiving Sonoran Desert.
U.S. Border…
US Border Patrol apprehends 64 Haitians left by smugglers in Mona Island
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 64 non-citizens from Haiti Thursday who were abandoned by a smuggling organization in Mona Island on Wednesday.
Last Sunday Sept. 29, fourteen non-citizens from Haiti were…
CBP Officers Discover $20K Worth of Ecstasy in Concealed Packaging
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo discovered ecstasy pills, ecstasy gummies, and marijuana bricks in two commercial shipments at the Peace Bridge border crossing.
Vacuum sealed…
AMO interdicts vessel transporting 1,321 pounds of cocaine into the western coast of Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) interdicted Wednesday a vessel attempting to smuggle pounds 1321 pounds (599.1 kilograms) of cocaine into the western coast of the island. The…
Port of San Luis CBP Officers arrest teen with $1 Million of Narcotics
San Luis, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis seized over 175 pounds of hard-narcotics in a weekend smuggling attempt.
The incident occurred on Saturday September 28, at approximately 10:30 p.m.,…
IAH drug seizure: CBP Officers snag 12 kilograms of cocaine in motorized wheelchair
HOUSTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Houston today announced the recent seizure of 12.16 kilograms of cocaine in a hidden compartment of a motorized wheelchair at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The large drug…
Hidalgo CBP officers apprehend two men wanted on felony warrants for sex crimes against children
HIDALGO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry arrested two men this weekend that were wanted on two outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses involving a child.
“Our CBP officers…
CBP officers seize $17.4M in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $17.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
“Our frontline CBP…
CBP officers seize over $210K in mixed narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
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 $210,000 in mixed narcotics in a single enforcement action.
“Frontline officers at the Eagle…
Smugglers forsake the lives of 14 Haitians leaving them in Monito Island
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico. – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 14 non-citizens from Haiti Sunday who were abandoned by a smuggling organization in Monito Island, a barren uninhabited natural reserve.
Two weeks ago, federal authorities removed 31…
Norfolk CBP Continues Seizing Non-compliant Food Trailers and Golf Carts from China
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Norfolk, Va., continue to seize food trailers and golf carts from China that violate federal motor vehicle safety standards.
One of the electric golf carts that violated motor…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Bag Three Parcels of Dangerous Xylazine
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized three parcels in September of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that authorities report is being cut more frequently with fentanyl and other dangerous drugs to deadly…
CBP Officers and Border Patrol Agents Combine Efforts to Apprehend Italian Citizens Illegally Entering the U.S.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo and U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo Station through a collaborative effort, apprehended two Italian citizens who attempted to unlawfully enter the…
CBP officers seize $624K in cocaine at cocaine at Pharr
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this week seized more than $624,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action.
“Following a significant outbound currency…
77 migrants including one fugitive discovered in stash houses
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Agents and law enforcement partners arrested an individual wanted for murder as part of a group of 77 smuggled migrants discovered in two stash houses in El Paso on Tuesday.
U.S. Border Patrol El Paso…
CBP Reminds Traveling Public About TTP Fee Changes
WASHINGTON — International travelers planning to apply for one of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) are reminded that application fees will increase to $120 on Oct. 1.
This is the first fee…
Del Rio CBP officers apprehend man wanted on warrant for alleged indecent exposure to a minor
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry this week encountered a man wanted on an outstanding felony state warrant for indecent exposure to a minor.
“Our frontline CBP officers continue to be resolute in…
CBP Officers make huge bologna and prescription drug bust at Presidio port
PRESIDIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 748 pounds Mexican bologna September 23, 2024. The prohibited meat was in a vehicle that arrived from Mexico. CBP officers also…
CBP officers seize $815K in cocaine at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $815,000 in cocaine hidden within a vehicle during an examination.
“Our frontline CBP officers utilized an effective…
CBP officers seize $79K in unreported currency at Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hidalgo International Bridge this week seized more than $79,000 in unreported currency hidden within a vehicle during an outbound examination.
“Our frontline CBP officers utilized…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol commences the Youth of the Month program for the 2024-2025 school year
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol initiates the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for the 2024-2025 school year. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools…
Wilmington CBP Officers Seize $151k in Counterfeit Designer Brand Name Handbags
WILMINGTON, Del. – Two weeks after seizing a shipment of counterfeit Lululemon belt bags, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Wilmington, Del., seized a shipment of counterfeit designer brand name handbags. The counterfeit handbags, had…
Nearly $270K in Unapproved FDA Drugs Seized by Cincinnati CBP
CINCINNATI–During a week-long joint operation between U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), CBP officers inspected hundreds of boxes containing possible counterfeit and unapproved medications. A wide…
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