Douglas CBP Officers Seize Weapons and Ammunition
CBP officers seized cache of weapons headed for Mexico U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers performing outbound enforcement operations at the Area Port of Douglas, Arizona (RHC), seized 13 weapons, eight…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests lawless gang member
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station arrested a gang member with an extensive criminal history. On April 19, Border Patrol agents while working their…
Two murder suspects encountered by U.S. Border Patrol
CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico station encountered a man and a woman in possession of marijuana and a stolen firearm, Saturday night. The incident occurred…
San Diego Sector Border Patrol surpasses 100,000 encounters this fiscal year
SAN DIEGO— With the release of updated statistics from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector (SDC) has eclipsed the 100,000-encounter mark. From Oct. 1, 2022, to April…
CBP y administraciones de aduanas acuerdan fortalecer la seguridad de la cadena de suministro
BOSTON– Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de Estados Unidos firmó el lunes un Acuerdo de Reconocimiento Mutuo (MRA, por sus siglas en inglés) con las Administraciones de Aduanas de Guatemala y Colombia…
CBP and Customs Administrations Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain Security
BOSTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed Monday a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia at the Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit. Acting Commissioner Miller…
We’re spilling the beans! $21.1 million worth of fentanyl pills concealed within a shipment of green beans
CBP officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry discovered blue fentanyl pills concealed within a shipment of green beans. OTAY MESA, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the…
Border Patrol Agents at Laredo Sector dismantle a stash house
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents at Laredo Sector dismantle a stash house in Laredo, Texas. On April 17, Border Patrol agents working alongside Webb County Constables from Precinct 2 arrived at an apartment…
Cincinnati CBP intercepts 326 pounds of Ketamine in 6 months
CINCINNATI–-Since the beginning of fiscal year 2023, which began October 1, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted 33 shipments containing 326 pounds of the dangerous club drug…
CBP officers seize $2.1 million in cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $2.1 million in street…
CBP Releases March 2023 Monthly Operational Update
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for March 2023, which can be viewed online here. “CBP works around the clock to perform our vital missions including…
Louisville CBP seizes over 100 Airsoft rifles during Operation Safety Tip
LOUISVILLE—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Louisville Port of Entry seized more than 100 airsoft rifles during Operation Safety Tip from March 20-24. CBP officers at the Port of…
CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept 10 live roosters at Laredo Port of Entry in two separate enforcement actions
LAREDO, Texas –CBP officers and agriculture specialists at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted live roosters, commonly used for cockfighting, in two separate enforcement actions over the last two weeks. “On two…
CBP Announces Solicitation for NII Anomaly Detection Algorithm
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today a solicitation for Non-Intrusive Inspection Anomaly Detection Algorithm solutions to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of inspections. ADA solutions will provide computer-assisted analysis of NII…
El Paso CBP officers seize more than $320,000 in unreported currency
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas and Paso Del Norte border crossings seized a combined $320,841 in unreported U.S. currency in…
Off-duty CBP officer renders lifesaving aid to victim of motor vehicle accident
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian in a wheelchair in Bellingham on Wednesday. While off-duty,…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol participated at various outreach events in the community
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents participated at various outreach events in the community this week. This week, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo Sector participated in various community…
RGV Border Patrol assists migrant in medical distress
HIDALGO, Texas – Agents assigned to the McAllen Border Patrol station responded and rendered first aid after a migrant suffered an allergic reaction due to numerous bee stings. Yesterday, McAllen Border Patrol agents encountered…
Del Rio Sector agents arrest MS-13 gang member, sex offender
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested a Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang member, and a registered sex offender, shortly after they illegally entered the United…
Man sustains head injury and dies after fall from international boundary barrier near San Ysidro, California Port of Entry
On January 27, 2023, at approximately 12:08 a.m., a Border Patrol camera operator spotted a group of five suspected undocumented migrants scaling the International Border Barrier, approximately 3.5 miles west of the…
Convicted child sex offender arrested by Laredo Sector Border Patrol
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South Station arrested a convicted sex offender in Laredo, Texas. On April 12, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South…