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 Marine Unit rescue several individuals in the Rio Grande
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescued several individuals in three separate incidents that occurred in the Rio Grande, in Laredo, Texas. On March 30-31,…
Dulles CBP Officers Arrest Salvadoran Man on Maryland Felony Sex Abuse Charges
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Salvadoran man at Washington Dulles International Airport this morning who was wanted in Maryland on several felony sex abuse charges. Officers…
CBP offers Easter week travel tips
EL PASO, Texas — The week before Easter is traditionally one of the busiest periods for cross border travel in the El Paso area. CBP is reminding travelers that they can utilize the…
Philadelphia CBP Seizes Nearly $200K in Counterfeit Auto Parts from China
PHILADELPHIA – Automotive repairs can be costly. Consumers might try to save a few bucks by buying cheaper parts online or by hiring a mechanic who offers to do the repair work…
Norfolk CBP Officers Revoke Stadium Pass of Rocky Top Fans
NORFOLK, Va. – Fans of the Tennessee Volunteers might not be in the mood to sing their famed victory song, Rocky Top, after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 101 scale…
CBP’s Spring 2023 Virtual Career Expo aims to bring more women into law enforcement
Washington- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hosting a Spring 2023 Virtual Career Expo on Wednesday, April 19th. CBP is seeking men and women for entry-level and experienced law enforcement and…
El Paso CBP officers seize fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte Border Crossing intercepted 32 pounds of fentanyl, 31 pounds of cocaine and 79 pounds of methamphetamine in…
Border Patrol stops a human smuggling attempt at Laredo Sector
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station stopped a human smuggling attempt north of Laredo, Texas. On March 29, Border Patrol agents received a call…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests convicted sex offender
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South Station arrested a convicted sex offender in Laredo, Texas. On March 30, Border Patrol agents while working their duties apprehended…
AMO Interdicts Vessel South of Mona Island with 6 Bales of Cocaine
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico— US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) intercepted today a vessel transporting 6 bales of cocaine and arrested two non-citizens from the Dominican Republic. The…
San Diego Field Office encourages travelers to plan ahead as Easter holiday travel begins
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection encourages travelers to plan ahead for the upcoming Spring Break and Holy Week, by following traveler tips provided by CBP for ease of travel…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted felon
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South Station apprehended a convicted felon in Laredo, Texas. On March 28, Border Patrol agents while working their duties apprehended an…
CBP Asks Travelers to Get Ready for Spring Season Arrivals in the Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in the Caribbean issued a public recommendation today for travelers, as an increase in the number of international arrivals is expected…
Concerned Citizens Lead to Rescue of Shoeless Woman with Severe Frostbite Injury
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. – On March 25, 2023, multiple concerned citizen calls led Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Champlain Station to conduct a search that led to the rescue of a female…
CBP officers seize an estimated $135k in cocaine at the port of Ysleta
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry intercepted 15.65 pounds of cocaine on two separate unrelated incidents last week. “Every illicit narcotics…
CBP Officers Seize over $7 Million in Methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $7,400,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of charcoal. “This…
U.S. Border Patrol makes over 250 apprehensions in less than 13 hours
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif., – U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the San Diego Sector Imperial Beach Station encountered 290 individuals illegally crossing into the U.S., from over 30 different countries, in less…
RGV agents find a missing juvenile
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Border Patrol agents locate a missing juvenile and seize $64,000. On March 24, Kingsville agents seized over $64,000 in bulk cash after a driver…
Laredo Port of Entry Prepares and Implements Facilitation Measures Considering Increased Holiday Traffic
LAREDO, Texas — As the nation approaches Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international…
El Puerto de Entrada de Laredo Implementa Medidas de Facilitación Teniendo en Cuenta el Aumento de Tráfico Durante los Días Festivos de Semana Santa
LAREDO, Texas — A medida que la nación se acerca a la Semana Santa, el Puerto de Entrada de Laredo, de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de los EE.…