LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized a large cache of testosterone and other steroids with a gross weight of more than 21 pounds hidden within a passenger…
CBP seize over 34K pounds of sweetened condensed milk at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized 34,286 pounds (15,552kg) of sweetened condensed milk, in an alleged fraudulent entry attempt.
“CBP…
CBP Officers Arrest Military Deserter
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Rainbow Bridge border crossing, arrested a United States citizen for military desertion.
On December 3, CBP officers encountered a 38-year-old United…
CBP will seize aluminum products manufactured using forced labor by Chinese-owned, Dominican based company
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Finding against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L., the first Chinese-owned entity in the Dominican Republic, based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor in violation of 19 U.S…
U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector seizes cocaine
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Clemente Station made a significant drug seizure last week on Interstate 5.
The event took place last Wednesday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. when agents assigned…
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Trapped Motorist in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Sault Ste. Marie Station responded to a rollover crash, rescuing a trapped motorist inside the vehicle near Paradise, Michigan, yesterday.
A call from Chippewa County Central Dispatch…
CBP intercepts over $3 million in mixed narcotics in two separate incidents at Hidalgo and Pharr International Bridges
HIDALGO, Texas—In back to back enforcement actions over a 48-hour period, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry intercepted more than $3 million in cocaine and…
CBP officers seize 26 weapons, 43 magazines in outbound examination at Hidalgo Port of Entry
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 26 weapons and 43 magazines during an outbound examination of a commercial bus.
“Our CBP officers continue…
CBP inaugurates a CTPAT Laredo Field Office
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program announces that its Laredo Field Office opened on Nov. 1, 2024, the seventh such office in the nation and a vital Southwest Border-based…
ICYMI: CBP Dedicates New Valor Memorial to Honor Fallen Personnel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) dedicated its new Valor Memorial to honor the sacrifices of the agency’s fallen personnel during a ceremony Nov. 19, 2024, at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. …
US Border Patrol apprehends 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after landing in Isabela, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after their vessel landed Monday near the town of Isabela, in the northern coast.
At approximately…
CBP Officers intercept and seize a large quantity of deadly fentanyl pills
CBP Officers discover fentanyl pills hidden in a side compartment of a vehicle.
OTAY MESA, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry conducting K-9 operations discovered 215.11 pounds of…
CBP Officers at the Port of Buffalo Arrested MS13 Gang Member
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a MS13 gang member.
On November 22, CBP officers encountered a 24-year-old citizen of Honduras who made a wrong turn…
CBP at JFK Seizes More Than $320,000 of Counterfeit Cash
NEW YORK, N.Y. —U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and U. S. Secret Service agents are protecting your currency’s integrity ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.
On November 18, CBP officers seized a total of $304,500 in…
Dulles CBP Intercepts 71-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to London, MWAA Police Arrests Texas Woman
STERLING, Va. – Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police arrested a Texas woman on November 23 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered over 71 pounds of marijuana in her baggage at Washington Dulles International…
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents arrest MS-13 gang member
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Friday morning, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Chula Vista Border Patrol Station arrested a man identified as a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang entering the U.S. illegally.
On November 22, 2024, at…
CBP Arrests Wanted Man for Driving a Stolen Vehicle
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a man who was driving a vehicle that was reported stolen.
Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a man driving a 2016…
CBP Shares Tips to Prepare for Holiday Travel
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers of how to be prepared for international land and air travel.
“As the public gears up for another busy holiday travel season, CBP…
CBP, Partners Seize More than $18 million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record
Gibson confirmed that the guitars intercepted were in fact counterfeit, nothing than authentic Gibson guitars are made in the U.S.A. only.
LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers and Import Specialists assigned to…
CBP Recognized as Top Employer for Veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently became the only federal agency to be selected as one of Military.com’s Top 25 Employers for Veterans 2025.
“We are proud that so many of our nation’s veterans chose to continue…
CBP Announces Global Entry Partnership with Japan
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Japan is now an official Global Entry partner country, marking a significant step in strengthening travel and security cooperation between the two nations.
“…
CBP Provides Travel Tips for the Holiday Season
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…
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…
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