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 Trade Summit in Philadelphia Highlights the Importance of Partnership
At a time when the U.S. economy is thriving, a standing-room-only crowd packed the halls of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit on March 26-28 in Philadelphia.…
CBP Anuncia la Siguiente Fase en la Lucha Contra los Criminales que Canalizan Fentanilo hacia las Comunidades Estadounidenses
NOGALES, Arizona – La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que liderará un esfuerzo ampliado de múltiples agencias para atacar…
CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Shanghai Select Safety Products and its subsidiaries
WASHINGTON — Effective today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain work gloves manufactured by Shanghai Select Safety Products Company, Limited and its two…
CBP Announces Next Phase in Fight Targeting Criminals Funneling Fentanyl into American Communities
NOGALES, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced that it will lead an expanded, multi-agency effort to target the transnational criminals funneling fentanyl from Mexico into American communities. Operation…
CBP officers seize $888K in cocaine at Rio Grande City Port of Entry
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry this week seized $888,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. “Our…
CBP Enhances Traveler Experience By Expanding Mobile Passport Control to All Preclearance Airport Locations
WASHINGTON— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Abu Dhabi is the latest Preclearance location to allow U.S. citizens and select non-U.S. travelers to use the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) mobile…
CBP officers seize 22 weapons, 22 magazines, 1,480 rounds of ammunition at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers conducting outbound operations this weekend at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized weapons, magazines and ammunition hidden within…
CBP officers seize $260K in heroin at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge this weekend seized more than $260,000 in heroin hidden within a vehicle. “Our frontline…
Air and Marine Operations crew rescues migrant in distress
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations agents rescued a migrant in distress on April 1, 2024 approximately 25 miles northeast of Laredo, Texas. On Monday, a…
Skip the wait: CBP’s Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival program available at 5 Texas airports
HOUSTON- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to feature Enrollment on Arrival (EoA), a CBP program that allows Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved to complete their interviews upon arrival…
CBP officers seize $387K in unreported currency at Hidalgo International Bridge
“Our frontline officers maintained their vigilance and seized a significant amount of unreported outbound currency,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “These types of seizures, often proceeds from illicit…
364 pieces of counterfeit jewelry seized by Minneapolis CBP
MINNEAPOLIS– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Express Consignment Facility intercepted a shipment filled with 364 pieces of counterfeit designer bracelets, earring, rings, and necklaces on April 2.…
Progreso CBP officers apprehend man wanted on sexual assault of a child warrant
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso/Donna Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in North Texas on a felony warrant for sexual assault of a child. “Our…
CBP officers seize $1.3M in methamphetamine at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge this week seized methamphetamine in a commercial stone shipment that totaled over $1.3 million…
El Paso area CBP officers find drugs hidden in hamburger and seize money
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry have had a busy two weeks. A total of 62.18 pounds of methamphetamine, 25.27…
CBP Asks for Public Cooperation During “Eclipse Weekend” in Maine
HOULTON, Maine – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – comprised of Border Patrol, the Office of Field Operations, and Air and Marine Operations – requests public assistance during “Eclipse Weekend” to ensure…
CBP Announces Trusted Traveler Programs Fee Changes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today an upcoming fee change for some of its most popular Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). On April 2, a final rule was published…
CBP officers seize over $818K in hard narcotics at Laredo Port of Entry
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $818,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the work…
Eagle Pass CBP officers apprehend man wanted on felony warrant for child sex offense
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted on felony warrant for a child sex offense. “CBP works closely with…
CBP officers seize 83 weapons, 680 rounds of ammunition, and weapon accessories at Del Rio Port of Entry
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers conducting outbound operations seized weapons, ammunition, and an assortment of weapon accessories hidden in storage bins and luggage. …