Border Patrol agents seize 67 pounds of cocaine at Highway 86 checkpoint
INDIO, Calif.,- Border Patrol agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector arrested a Mexican national suspected of smuggling cocaine on Monday afternoon. On May 13, at 2:50 p.m., a…
CBP issues important reminder on the importation of flowers and other greenery ahead of Mother’s Day
SAN DIEGO – Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and CBP agriculture specialists want to remind the traveling public of the restrictions on certain commodities imported from Mexico. Mother’s Day is…
CBP officers arrest woman attempting to smuggle five people at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
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 certificate that…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol kicks off its centennial celebration
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, of Honor…
CBP’s San Diego Field Office closes second half of April with $7 million in seized narcotics
SAN 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 cocaine, 3…
CBP officers disrupt suspected wildlife smuggling attempt at Otay Mesa Port of Entry
OTAY 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 April 30,…
El Paso area CBP officers begin week with several large drug busts
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 fentanyl and…
CBP Arrests Fugitive from Justice Wanted in Maryland on Rape Charges
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 United States,…
CBP Officers disrupt two smuggling attempts leading to seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine
CALEXICO, 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. “This is…
Tucson Air Branch aircrew rescues migrant on the way to a Search and Rescue demonstration
TUCSON, 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 30. The…
Operation Apollo Producing Results in Arizona
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 more than…
CBP Reminds Great Lakes Pleasure Boaters of Reporting Requirements
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. Operators of…
Cobra, Scorpion, Spider Venom and other Illicit Horse Performance Enhancers Seized by Cincinnati CBP
CINCINNATI–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 and were…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol recognizes April’s Youth of the Month
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. On April…
CBP Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Annual Awards Ceremony
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 are recognizing…
CBP officers seize $761K in cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry
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 significant cocaine…
Global Entry Enrollment Events Coming to South Carolina Low Country
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 complete the…
Baby Walkers, Autism Balance Chairs, Baby Changing Tables, Step Stools, and Toys Seized by CBP and CPSC at LA/LB Seaport
LOS 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 changing tables,…
CBP officers seize seven weapons, 104 rounds of ammunition, nine magazines and marijuana at Del Rio Port of Entry
DEL 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 vehicle hauling…
CBP Announces the Opening of Poker Creek Port of Entry/Hours of Operation
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 to open…
CBP Officers Continue Recovering Stolen Vehicles at Charleston and Savannah Seaports
SAVANNAH, 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 outbound enforcement…