LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge this weekend uncovered an alleged smuggling attempt including one baby with a U.S. birth …
Dinesh Patel
Dinesh Patel
Dinesh is an independent contributor to Shore News Network reporting on crime news in the U.S.
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LAREDO, Texas – The U.S. Border Patrol commemorated its 100-year history with a media availability at Laredo Sector Border Patrol Headquarters. This year marks the U.S. Border Patrol’s Centennial celebration, …
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CBP’s San Diego Field Office closes second half of April with $7 million in seized narcotics
by Dinesh PatelSAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers within the San Diego Field Office (SDFO) concluded the month of April a high note by seizing 134 pounds of …
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CBP officers disrupt suspected wildlife smuggling attempt at Otay Mesa Port of Entry
by Dinesh PatelOTAY MESA, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry discovered 5 parrots concealed in the truck bed of a vehicle. On …
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EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry made multiple significant drug seizures to start the week. The activity including …
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BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border-crossing, arrested a 46-year-old male Ethiopian citizen and lawful permanent resident of the …
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CBP Officers disrupt two smuggling attempts leading to seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine
by Dinesh PatelCALEXICO, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Calexico seized fentanyl and methamphetamine concealed within air compressors in two separate interdictions last week. …
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Tucson Air Branch aircrew rescues migrant on the way to a Search and Rescue demonstration
by Dinesh PatelTUCSON, Ariz.— A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) UH-60 aircrew rescued a man trapped in rugged terrain in the Baboquivari Mountain region on April …
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NOGALES, Ariz.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Port of Nogales, made four separate weekend seizures of fentanyl and other illicit drugs totaling …
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DETROIT – Boating season is approaching fast and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers of pleasure boat reporting requirements in the Great Lakes region. …
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Cobra, Scorpion, Spider Venom and other Illicit Horse Performance Enhancers Seized by Cincinnati CBP
by Dinesh PatelCINCINNATI–Since January 1, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Cincinnati have seized eight shipments containing equine performance enhancing drugs. The packages arrived from Mexico …
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LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol announces the honorees of the Youth of the Month program. The program is designed to honor and incentivize academic excellence throughout Laredo. …
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WASHINGTON –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recognized outstanding employee performance April 22 in the first in-person Commissioner’s Annual Award Ceremony since 2019, in Washington, D.C. “The people and accomplishments we …
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PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry this week seized more than $761,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. “This …
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CHARLESTON, SC — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will host a two separate Global Entry enrollment events in South Carolina for individuals who have been conditionally approved to …
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Baby Walkers, Autism Balance Chairs, Baby Changing Tables, Step Stools, and Toys Seized by CBP and CPSC at LA/LB Seaport
by Dinesh PatelLOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, in coordination with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) compliance investigators, seized 96 baby walkers, 216 autism balance chairs, 492 baby …
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CBP officers seize seven weapons, 104 rounds of ammunition, nine magazines and marijuana at Del Rio Port of Entry
by Dinesh PatelDEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations recently seized weapons, ammunition, magazines and small amount of marijuana hidden within a …
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ANCHORAGE, AK – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the Poker Creek Port of Entry will re-open for the summer 2024 season. The port of entry is scheduled …
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CBP Officers Continue Recovering Stolen Vehicles at Charleston and Savannah Seaports
by Dinesh PatelSAVANNAH, GA. – So far in the 2024 federal fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted 18 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $1.1 million dollars during …
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U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies Seized More Than $300,000 in Smuggled Tobacco Products
by Dinesh PatelTHERESA, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellesley Island Station Anti-Smuggling Unit assisted the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure …
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a new partnership with Canon U.S.A., Inc., to help prevent counterfeit products from entering the United States. Under this new partnership, which …
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Dulles CBP Intercepts 43-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to England, MWAA Police Arrests Houston Woman
by Dinesh PatelSTERLING, Va. – A Manchester, England-bound woman is facing felony drug charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found nearly 43 pounds of marijuana in her luggage at Washington …
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rochester Port of Entry seized various designer items throughout March and April for bearing counterfeit trademarks. CBP officers …
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CBP officers interdict over $1 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within shipment of charcoal
by Dinesh PatelOTAY MESA, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility discovered over a million dollars’ worth of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of …
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Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy Miller addresses the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America
by Dinesh PatelFirst of all, I just want to say thank you for the introduction. You are all true partners of US Customs and Border Protection, and more importantly, true partners in …