WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Travel Sentry, Inc. under the Donations Acceptance Program. Through this partnership, Travel Sentry, Inc. will provide Travel Sentry Passkey sets…
Dulles CBP Officers Seize Over 250 Pounds of Opium Poppy Pods from Spain
STERLING, Va. – It must be harvest season after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a combined 257 pounds of opium poppy pods that arrived in 81 shipments in air cargo at Washington Dulles International Airport last week.…
AMO and BORSTAR Rescue Injured Hunter
TUCSON, Ariz. — Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Black Hawk Crew and Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) Operators perform air rescue of a hunter who had fallen in rough terrain and sustained a suspected fractured leg.…
CBP amplía los servicios en línea de los Programas de Viajeros Confiables
SAN DIEGO– La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de EE. UU. ha ampliado recientemente sus servicios en línea de los Programas de Viajero Confiable (TTP), facilitando a los miembros actualizar documentos y enviar solicitudes sin una…
CBP Officers Seize Nearly 50 Pounds of Cocaine at Progreso Port of Entry; Driver Arrested
PROGRESO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Progreso Port of Entry seized nearly 50 pounds of cocaine in a single enforcement action.
“Our frontline officers continue to exercise great…
Port of Naco CBP Officers Bust a Meth Smuggling Attempt on Tuesday Morning
NACO, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Naco, disrupted a methamphetamine smuggling attempt on Tuesday, February 18.
26 packages of methamphetamine concealed in a hidden compartment.
At…
CBP Del Rio Port of Entry Announces Expanded Hours of Operation at Del Rio International Airport Effective Today
DEL RIO, Texas–U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Del Rio Port of Entry announced that effective today, hours of operation at the Del Rio International Airport will be expanded to accommodate arriving international private, general aviation and air…
Atlanta CBP Officers Render Life-Saving Care to Traveler
ATLANTA – This Valentine’s Day will be a memorable one for Charleston, SC family as their mother continues recovering from a life-threatening medical emergency thanks to quick action by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in…
Tucson Sector Arrests 2 Illegal Aliens Convicted of Sex Crimes Against Children
TUCSON, Ariz. – Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two men convicted of felony sex offenses against children in separate incidents last week.
Last week, Three Points Station agents arrested two illegal aliens in the desert near San…
Stamped Undeliverable: Chicago CBP seizes over 161K counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps
CHICAGO— U.S. Customs and Border Protections (CBP) officers assigned to the Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team at the Chicago International Mail Branch stopped 8 shipments containing a total of 161,860 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps last…
Air and Marine Operations Intercepts Maritime Smuggling Attempt Off Florida Coast
MIAMI — On February 11, 2025, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, intercepted a maritime smuggling attempt off the coast of Florida, preventing the unlawful entry of 13 illegal aliens…
Seattle CBP officers seize more than 1 pound of fentanyl
SEATTLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Area Port of Seattle seized a shipment of more than 1 pound of fentanyl Feb. 6.
CBP officers assigned to the Area Port of Seattle seized more than 1 pound of fentanyl.
CBP…
Erich Rohr selected Patrol Agent in Charge of Rangeley Station
Rangeley, MAINE - The United States Border Patrol has selected Erich Rohr as the new Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of Rangeley Station. PAIC Rohr began his career with the US Border Patrol in January 1997, as a member of Class 464.
PAIC Rohr’…
James F. Trainor Jr. selected Patrol Agent in Charge of Calais Station
Calais, MAINE - The United States Border Patrol has selected James F. Trainor as the new Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of Calais Station. PAIC Trainor began his career with the US Border Patrol on March 2, 1997, as a member of Class 332.
PAIC…
Global Entry Cards Now Accepted at the Whirlpool Bridge Port of Entry for U.S. Bound Travelers
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo Field Office is announcing that our Whirlpool Bridge Port of Entry will now be accepting both Nexus and Global Entry Card holders, for United States bound travel.
Trusted…
CBP's Special Team for Super Bowl Sunday
Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent Mark Spruill patrols on a CBP Air and Marine Operations boat along the waterfront of downtown New Orleans, while supporting security operations in advance of Super Bowl LIX. Photo by Marine Interdiction…
Seattle CBP officers seize more than 2 pounds of MDMA
SEATTLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Area Port of Seattle seized a shipment of more than 2 pounds of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Jan. 23.
CBP officers in Seattle seized more than 2 pounds of MDMA.
The…
CBP Agriculture Specialists Prepared For Valentine’s Day Floral Imports
EL PASO, Texas – The days on the calendar approaching Valentine’s Day are being crossed off day by day and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists will be ready to conduct inspections of flowers coming in through the ports…
Interim Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar appointed to lead El Paso Sector
EL PASO, Texas — Walter N. Slosar has been appointed Interim Chief Patrol Agent for the El Paso Sector (EPT), assuming his role Feb. 2. With extensive experience in leadership and operations, Chief Slosar is well-prepared to guide the Sector in…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted a human smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered 10 illegal aliens in a vehicle stop.
On Feb. 4, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Border Patrol agents conducted a vehicle stop on a Dodge Ram truck at the 31-mile marker on the west access…
CBP arrest 5 previously removed aliens found as stowaways inside a barge arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces the arrest and prosecution of five aliens from the Dominican Republic found as stowaways.
On Jan. 30, CBP Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team Officers (A-TCET)…
Port of San Luis CBP Officers Remain Busy with Enforcement Activity
SAN LUIS, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis remain busy with enforcement activity stopping two smuggling attempts involving hard-narcotics.
The first incident occurred on Wednesday January 29, at…
CBP officers seize undeclared commodities valued at over $1.9M in export violation 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 seized undeclared commodities valued at more than $1.9 million in a single export violation enforcement action.
“This…
Port of San Luis CBP Officers Have Busy Weekend of Enforcement Activity
SAN LUIS, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis intercepted multiple smuggling attempts involving hard-narcotics, currency, ammunition, and a firearm over the weekend.
Ammunition concealed in…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Announces January’s Youth of the Month Honorees
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Youth of the Month ceremony for January. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo.
On Jan. 28, the 11 honorees for January were…
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