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…
CBP announces measures to facilitate upcoming Thanksgiving, Black Friday holiday traffic at the Laredo Port of Entry
LAREDO, Texas– As the Thanksgiving/Black Friday travel season quickly approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for…
CBP to resume limited operations at San Ysidro Port of Entry’s Pedestrian West facility
SAN YSIDRO, Calif., – Beginning Thursday, November 16, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will resume the San Ysidro Port of Entry’s Pedestrian West northbound operations. The facility will be open seven days…
CBP Releases October 2023 Monthly Update
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today released monthly operational statistics for October 2023, which show an overall decrease in migrant encounters along the southwest border, even as we continue to…
Del Rio CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for sexual misconduct with a minor
DEL RIO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Del Rio Port of Entry officers this weekend apprehended one male lawful permanent U.S. resident wanted on an outstanding felony warrant…
Slosar is the new Border Patrol Chief for Big Bend Sector
MARFA, Texas – Walter N. Slosar was selected for the Senior Executive Service position of Chief Patrol Agent, Big Bend Sector, and assumed those duties last week at Sector headquarters in Marfa. Chief of…
Dulles CBP Officers Capture Two Montgomery County, MD Felony Rape Suspects
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested two men at Washington Dulles International Airport on November 3 who were both wanted on felony rape charges by the Montgomery County,…
CBP Officers Discover Two More Stolen Luxury Vehicles at the Peace Bridge Valued at More Than $600K
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, seized two more stolen vehicles. A recovered 2023 Land Rover Range Rover. Today,…
Border Patrol agents arrest registered sex offender for human smuggling while in possession of firearm
CAMPO, Calif. – A registered sex offender was arrested by San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents for human smuggling while in possession of a firearm Monday night. At approximately 9:55 p.m., agents…
Laredo CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for lewd and lascivious acts towards a minor
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for alleged lewd and lascivious acts towards a minor. “Child…
CBP to temporarily expand operating hours of SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at Calexico West Port of Entry
CALEXICO, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced today that they will temporarily expand the hours of operation for the SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at the Calexico…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol seized over $2 Million in Marijuana at checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working at the I-35 checkpoint seized marijuana that totaled over $2,000,000 in street value. The incident occurred on Nov. 3, when a tractor trailer…
CBP officers seize over $90K in cocaine from body carrier in the SENTRI lane at Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $91,800 worth of alleged cocaine from a traveler using the Trusted Traveler Program lane. “The…
Calexico CBP officers seize over $8 million in fentanyl pills
CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted more than $8 million worth of fentanyl pills Friday. On November 3, at approximately 9:55 a.m., CBP officers encountered a 23-year-old…
CBP Officers Discover Stolen Vehicle at Peace Bridge
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, seized a stolen vehicle. Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a commercial car-carrier attempting entry…
CBP’s Area Port of Boston Announces Agreement with Operator for a Centralized Examination Station
BOSTON — Today, the Area Port of Boston announced an agreement with Boston Freight Terminals, LLC to serve as operator of a Centralized Examination Station (CES), within the control of U.S. Customs…
Border Patrol Agents Assist in Arrest of a Male Citizen of Colombia
PORT CLINTON, OHIO – Jorge Chalarca-Hoyos, a 27-year-old citizen of Colombia was convicted in Ottawa County Court and sentenced to 3 years in state prison. In addition to his conviction, Chalarca-Hoyos was…
Border Patrol Agents Assist in Arrest of a Male Citizen of Columbia
PORT CLINTON, OHIO – Jorge Chalarca-Hoyos, a 27-year-old citizen of Columbia was convicted in Ottawa County Court and sentenced to 3 years in state prison. In addition to his conviction, Chalarca-Hoyos was…
CBP Nabs More Than $800K in Counterfeit Merchandise in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – In just two days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and import specialists seized 44 shipments from various express consignment facilities in Puerto Rico containing products violating…
CBP adds Global Entry interviews at Houlton Enrollment Center
HOULTON, Maine — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adding Global Entry interview processing at the Houlton Enrollment Center starting Nov. 4. Global Entry Applicants are now able to schedule an…
Tecate CBP officers seize over $3 million worth of marijuana
TECATE, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Tecate Cargo Facility discovered over $3 million worth of marijuana hidden in a shipment of decorative clay pots. On October 27,…