BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expecting an increase in border traffic for the upcoming holiday season and is reminding travelers who are planning trips across all New York state land border crossings to anticipate some…
CBP officers at San Ysidro Port of Entry discover fentanyl and cocaine hidden in non-factory compartments within vehicle seats
SAN YSIDRO, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry discovered 25.66 pounds of white fentanyl powder and 58.91 pounds of cocaine hidden in non-factory metal compartments concealed within the seats of a…
Laredo CBP officers seize $3.7 million in methamphetamine at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized more than 400 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $3.7 million in a single enforcement action.
“This…
DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security today posted a Federal Register notice designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months.
Designation of Lebanon for TPS
On Nov. 27, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Nov. 27, 2024, through May 27, 2026.
U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector stops suspected fentanyl smuggler
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector continue to intercept dangerous narcotics bound for local communities.
CBP is taking a whole-of-agency approach designed to lead the federal…
Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Montenegro. If you decide to travel to Montenegro: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make...
Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Montenegro. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Montenegro. If you decide to travel to Montenegro: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make...
ICE enforcement and removal statistics for Q2, Q3 of FY 2024 reflect nearly 70% increase over Q3 of FY 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement today updated its Enforcement and Removal Operations statistics page with data from the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2024. In the third quarter, ICE removed nearly 68,000 individual noncitizens — almost 1,000 more than in the second quarter. This...
ICE enforcement and removal statistics for Q2, Q3 of FY 2024 reflect nearly 70% increase over Q3 of FY 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement today updated its Enforcement and Removal Operations statistics page with data from the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2024. In the third quarter, ICE removed nearly 68,000 individual noncitizens — almost 1,000 more than in the second quarter. This...
CBP Officers Arrest Prior Felon for Gun Possession
LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a firearm in a commercial vehicle that was encountered at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing.
Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a commercial truck…
CBP seizes $880K in cocaine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $880,000 in cocaine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling broccoli.
“Our frontline…
Know Before You Go: CBP Field Ops Offers Helpful Tips for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
DETROIT – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers planning trips via the Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie border crossings to have all required documents and to anticipate possible delays…
Thirteen migrants rescued in Big Bend National Park
MARFA, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Big Bend Sector and National Park Service Rangers rescued 13 migrants in Big Bend National Park on Nov. 16, after receiving a distress call.
The migrants, including several children, were found in…
Brownsville CBP officers seize $1.1 million worth of methamphetamine
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged methamphetamine valued at more than $1.1 million in a single enforcement action.
“This significant methamphetamine…
CBP Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Annual Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recognized more than 360 outstanding employees during the Commissioner’s Annual Award Ceremony Nov. 20 at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.…
AMO Agents interdict vessel attempting to smuggle 13 undocumented migrants
MIAMI – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Marine Interdiction Agents intercepted a vessel with 13 undocumented migrants attempting to reach the coast of south Florida.
On Nov.15, at approximately…
Woman from Mexico dies from heat stroke after illegally crossing the border
On June 22, 2024, the El Paso Regional Communications (911) Center contacted the Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector communications center after receiving an emergency call regarding lost migrants seeking aid in the vicinity of Santa Teresa, New Mexico…
Man dies after jumping in canal to evade arrest by Border Patrol Agents
On June 14, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Border Patrol personnel monitoring remote cameras notified Border Patrol agents, via radio, of a group of possible undocumented noncitizens located approximately 3.15 miles east of the Rio Grande River…
CBP Field Ops Intercepts Rare Fruit Fly Larvae at Detroit Metro Airport
ROMULUS, Mich. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted live larvae from a rare and potentially destructive fruit fly at Detroit Metropolitan Airport earlier this year.
CBP agriculture specialists…
Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor changes. Exercise increased caution to Laos due to civil unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in: Remote areas along the border...
Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor changes. Exercise increased caution to Laos due to civil unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Exercise increased caution in: Remote areas along the border...
Norfolk CBP Officers Intercept Dangerous Fentanyl in Export Vehicle Container Destined to Sierra Leone
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered dangerous fentanyl powder while inspecting vehicles in an export container in Norfolk, Va., on November 8.
The manifest listed three older Toyota sedans in the container, which…
CBP and Safe Skies LLC Partner to Provide Master Tools for Opening and Re-locking Safe Skies Luggage Locks
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Safe Skies LLC under the Donations Acceptance Program. Through this partnership, Safe Skies LLC will provide Safe Skies Made in the USA TSA…
Miami Sector Announces New Chief Patrol Agent
PEMBROKE PINES, Florida — Jeffrey J. Dinise has been appointed as the new Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) - Miami Sector. Chief Dinise officially entered on duty in this capacity on November 17, 2024.
Chief Dinise most recently…
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