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…
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…
Forward Operating Lab in Cincinnati helps CBP identify dangerous shipments
CINCINNATI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Laboratories and Scientific Services (LSS) opened a Forward Operating Laboratory (FOL) in Cincinnati on November 12 that brings responsive and timely scientific support to CBP’s mission.…
CBP officers seize over $800K in marijuana at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana that totaled over $804,000 in street value.
“CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to…
CBP Releases October 2024 Monthly Update
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for October 2024. CBP monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s Stats and Summaries webpage.
“The men and women of CBP continue to work tirelessly to protect…
CBP Launches Global Entry Enrollment on Departure at Atlanta International Airport
ATLANTA – Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are pleased to announce that, from November 18, 2024, through January 3, 2025, Global Entry Enrollment on Departure (EOD) interviews…
Woman dies after being after being smuggled across the border without water
On May 31, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., two migrants approached a house in Sunland Park, New Mexico and requested help. A construction worker at the house called 911, and Sunland Park Fire Department and Police Department responded to the…
Migrant in medical distress from environmental exposure dies after calling Border Patrol for assistance
On April 27, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Border Patrol's Del Rio Sector Border Intelligence Center received a call from two male Mexican migrants wishing to surrender. The caller advised the other migrant was in medical distress and…
El Paso CBP officers stop internal cavity drug smugglers
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing seized just under half-a-pound of fentanyl November 17. Two people were arrested in connection with the failed smuggling…
CBP officers seize $1.4M in cocaine, weapons, and ammunition in three separate incidents at Hidalgo Port of Entry
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $1.4 million in alleged cocaine and 1,070 rounds of ammunition, six magazines, and 21 weapons components in three…
Brownsville CBP officers seize $768K worth of narcotics in two seizures
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged narcotics in two separate enforcement actions that have a combined estimated street value of $768,867.
“Our CBP officers are…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Announces November’s Youth of the Month Honorees
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for November. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo.
On Nov.19…
Del Rio CBP officers apprehend man wanted for sexual abuse of a child - lewd act upon a child
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child.
“This apprehension of a man with an outstanding felony…
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…
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