CBP officers seized liquid meth they found in a vehicle's gas tank.
CALEXICO, Calif. — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Calexico East Port of Entry discovered liquid methamphetamine concealed in the gas…
U.S. Border Patrol agents stop narcotics smuggling attempt along I-5
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to San Diego Sector intercepted another major narcotic smuggling attempt on Interstate 5 on January 10th.
At approximately 10:30 a.m., agents stopped a suspicious vehicle near the Basilone…
CBP Announces Global Entry Partnership with Australia
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Australia is now an official Global Entry partner country, marking a significant step in strengthening travel and security collaboration between the two nations, and making…
CBP discovers $44k in unreported cash hidden within food bag
SAN YSIDRO, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry intercepted the transportation of $44,148 in unreported currency hidden within a vehicle during an outbound examination last Wednesday.
On…
Oficina de CBP: Actualización de Placas en el Carril SENTRI
LAREDO, Texas— La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) informa a todos los usuarios del Carril SENTRI que, debido al cambio de placas en Tamaulipas, es necesario actualizar la información registrada en el…
Laredo Port of Entry reminds SENTRI participants to update license plate information amidst Mexican vehicle plate renewal requirements
LAREDO, Texas—Given the forthcoming requirement by the Secretary of Finance of Tamaulipas for all Mexican citizens to update their vehicular license plate information, driving cards and stickers starting on January 6, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border…
CBP Releases December 2024 Monthly Update
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for December 2024. CBP monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s Stats and Summaries webpage.
“The men and women of CBP are continuing their diligent…
CBP Officers Catch Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Minor and Burglary as he Headed to Mexico
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro port of entry yesterday took an undocumented man into custody, who was wanted for sexual assault of a minor and burglary, as he was attempting to enter into Mexico.
On…
CBP officers at Eagle Pass Railroad Bridge apprehend previously removed Honduran citizen with prior sex-related conviction against a child
EAGLE PASS, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry’s railroad bridge apprehended a previously removed Honduran citizen with a prior sex-related conviction against a child.
“Our CBP officers exercised their…
Over 1,500 Glock Switches seized by Chicago CBP in 2024
CHICAGO– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed in Chicago seized 473 shipments containing a total of 1,507 weapon-modifying devices from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
From January to June CBP stopped 155 shipments…
AMO helicopter crew and BORSTAR agents rescue hiker
EL PASO, Texas — An Air and Marine Operations (AMO) AS350 helicopter crew and U.S. Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents rescued a hiker in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas on Sunday after receiving a 911 call.
On January 12…
USBP, FURA seize 1,640 pounds of cocaine and apprehend 17 undocumented non-citizens in Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol agents and the Puerto Rico Police Department FURA units seized 1,640 pounds (744 kilograms) of cocaine and apprehended 17 undocumented migrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, during separate…
CBP Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Enhance Enforcement as to Low-Value Shipments
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to strengthen CBP’s information collection requirements for low-value shipments, also known as de minimis shipments. The proposed Entry…
Man-made smuggling tunnel discovered on the border
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Agents, in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), discovered a man-made cross-border tunnel coming from Mexico on Thursday.
On January 9, U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the…
CBP officers intercept over $21.2 million in methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $21.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as tomatillo.
“This massive load of…
CBP officers at El Paso port make large cocaine seizure
EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte international crossing at the El Paso port of entry seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine January 9. The drugs were hidden in the quarter panels and dashboard of a…
CBP officers intercept over $7 million in methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $7,770,000 in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as Persian limes. …
CBP officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry discover 152 pounds of methamphetamine inside a pick-up truck
CBP Officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry discover methamphetamine concealed under the rear seats of a pickup truck.
CALEXICO, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry intercept 152.…
Statement from Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Pete Flores on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON – Ahead of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Thursday, Jan. 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) joins partner agencies across the country in recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law…
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents locate missing child
CAMPO, Calif. — San Diego Border Patrol agents stopped a suspicious vehicle while on patrol this week. The driver was wanted for an alleged child abduction.
The stop occurred Wednesday morning around 9:00 a.m. when Border Patrol agents…
Progreso CBP officers apprehend man wanted on felony warrant for failure to appear on sexual assault of a child charge
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry yesterday encountered a man wanted in the Hidalgo County area on an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of sexual assault of a…
CBP officers seize over $6.3 million in narcotics at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized narcotics over the weekend that totaled over $6,300,000 in street value.
“CBP is proud of the work our frontline…
CBP officers intercept three monkeys at Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted three live monkeys in a vehicle in a single enforcement action.
“Our CBP officers remain vigilant as…
U.S. Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector and partners urge against illegal border crossing during holiday winter months
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, in coordination with federal, state and local law enforcement, urges caution and emphasizes the severe dangers associated with illegal border crossings during the winter holiday season.
Winter…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Intercept $1.4 Million in Counterfeit PA Vehicle Inspection Decals from Israel
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized 22,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers that were shipped from Israel to an address in Philadelphia. The fake inspection stickers were assessed at $1,404,…
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