MAYAGUEZ, P.R. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) intercepted a vessel near Mona Island on Sunday, resulting in the seizure of 451 pounds of cocaine and the detention of two individuals. The estimated value of…
U.S. Border Patrol agents intercept cloned delivery service van
U.S. Boder Patrol agents discover a cloned delivery service van transporting nine individuals illegally present in the United States.
CAMPO, Calif., — U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Campo station seized a cloned delivery…
Blaine Sector Border Patrol agents seize more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine
BLAINE, Wash. — Border Patrol assigned to the Blaine Sector seized approximately 78 pounds of cocaine Thursday with an estimated value of more than $1.1 million.
Border Patrol assigned to the Blaine Sector seized approximately 78 pounds of…
$18 Million in Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets & Watches seized by Louisville CBP
LOUISVILLE, Ky— In two days, last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized four shipments containing 962 pieces of counterfeit designer watches, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The items were deemed to be…
CBP Releases November 2024 Monthly Update
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for November 2024. CBP monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s Stats and Summaries webpage.
“Our enhanced enforcement efforts, combined with executive…
CBP San Juan Field Operations Hosts First Teen Citizens Academy in Puerto Rico, Inspiring Future Leaders
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations made history recently by hosting its first Teen Citizens Academy in Puerto Rico at the iconic San Juan Customs House.
DFO Roberto Vaquero
Held on December…
San Diego Sector Border Patrol continues to seize cocaine, arrest smugglers and scouts
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Clemente Station made another significant cocaine seizure last week on Interstate 5.
San Clemente Border Patrol agents seized more than 100 pounds of cocaine being…
Brownsville CBP officers seize $3.3 million in cocaine
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry this weekend intercepted alleged cocaine valued at more than $3.3 million in a single enforcement action.
“This is a significant…
CBP officers seize over $4.2M in mixed narcotics at Hidalgo Port of Entry
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $4.2 million in mixed narcotics in a single enforcement action.
“This is a high-value, combination load of…
Progreso CBP officers arrest Mercedes, TX resident accused of a sex crime involving a minor
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry encountered a man Friday evening wanted locally on an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child, sexual contact (fondling) issued by Hidalgo County…
$81.5 Million in Unapproved Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems seized by Chicago CBP
CHICAGO– During the last 12 months, U.S. Customs and Border Protections (CBP) officers in Chicago made 121 seizures containing over 3.2 million prohibited Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail…
CBP Introduces Facial Comparison Technology to Secure and Streamline International Arrivals at JFK Terminal 4
NEW YORK — U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced biometric facial comparison technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4 on March 12 to further secure and streamline international travel. This action is part of a…
CBP Officers Arrest Seattle Man at Seattle-Tacoma Airport On Outstanding Warrant for Felony Assault
SEATTLE —A 46-year-old man from Seattle was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Seattle-Tacoma Airport last Saturday when he was attempting to depart the United States en route to San Jose Cabo, Mexico,…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Announces December’s Youth of the Month Honorees
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for December. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo.
On Dec. 13…
New Orleans Border Patrol nets string of successful enforcement actions
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Sector of the United States Border Patrol today announced several successful recent enforcement actions with law enforcement counterparts.
The Lake Charles Border Patrol Station recently assisted Baton Rouge Sheriff’s…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Bag 22 Pounds of ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Destined to Edgewater, NJ
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a shipment of a potentially dangerous tianeptine, known on the street as “gas station heroin,” at an international express consignment facility in South Jersey on December 4 that…
CBP seizes nearly $7.5M 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 this week seized nearly $7.5 million in methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling jicama.
“Seizures like…
Border Patrol agents seize nearly 5 pounds of fentanyl after short pursuit
ALPINE, Calif. — After trying to flee from agents, two suspected drug smugglers were arrested, and narcotics were seized.
Fentanyl smugglers crashed their vehicle on Interstate 8 during an attempt to flee Border Patrol agents.
Thursday…
CBP, U.S. Chamber Urge Holiday Shoppers to Beware of Counterfeits
WASHINGTON – As consumers prepare for holiday shopping, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are hitting the airwaves and television networks nationwide to brief consumers on the counterfeit goods industry,…
CBP officers at Presidio port make large methamphetamine seizure
PRESIDIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 68 pounds of methamphetamine December 7. The drugs were hidden in a vehicle being driven by a 47-year-old female citizen of Mexico.…
Dulles Agriculture Specialists Catch Two Dangerous Insect Pests of Distinction – One First-in-Port, One Not Seen in 40 Years
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologists recently confirmed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two insect pests that hold interesting distinction…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Continue to Seize London-Bound Marijuana after Bagging a Combined 179 Pounds Before Thanksgiving
PHILADELPHIA – Londoners sure aren’t thankful today after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a combined 179 more pounds of United Kingdom-bound marijuana before Thanksgiving at an international shipping service facility in Delaware…
Harlingen woman arrested at Progreso Port of Entry for a felony warrant for alleged sexual assault of a child
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry encountered a woman wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged Failure to Appear – Felony Sexual Assault of a Child including Grooming.
“CBP officers…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to host in-person resume and application workshop
EL CENTRO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be hosting a CBP Resume and Application Workshop on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
What to expect:
The event will run from 4-8 p.m.
CBP recruiters will be on-site to provide…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to host in-person women’s resume and application workshop
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be hosting a CBP Women’s Application Workshop / Job Fair Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
What to expect:
The event will be held from 4-7:45 p.m.
CBP recruiters will be on-site to…
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