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…
Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $3.8M
EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $3,800,000 in street value. “Although anti-terrorism is our primary mission, CBP officers continue to…
FY 2023 textile enforcement stats show CBP’s efforts to protect American industry
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection released fiscal year 2023 textile enforcement statistics today. The data reflects robust enforcement efforts that protect American workers and legitimate importers by taking action against…
AMO, partners seize nearly 5 tons of cocaine in 4 days
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) operates the P-3 AEW aircraft to perform a wide variety of operational missions, especially those that require long station time overhead, hemispheric…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol announces the Youth of the Month Honorees for October
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol announces the honorees for the Youth of the Month Program for October. The honorees for October were announced during a ceremony at Lyndon B. Johnson…
Laredo CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for employing the sexual performance of a child
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 employing/ inducing the sexual performance of a child. “Adults…
CBP Arrests Subject Wanted by St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s on Felony Narcotics Charges
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Rainbow Bridge border crossing, arrested a United States citizen who had an active bench warrant from…
Woman dies after being discovered unresponsive near Santa Teresa, New Mexico
On Sept. 1, 2023, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Border Patrol Station encountered a group of 22 undocumented migrants staged at a warehouse…
CBP Releases September 2023 Monthly Update
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released monthly operational statistics today for September 2023. CBP continues to address increased migration flows as we enhance the security of our borders; disrupt the…
Dulles CBP Officers Capture Two Maryland Felony Rape Suspects Fleeing to El Salvador
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested two fleeing Maryland rape suspects at Washington Dulles International Airport late Thursday and early today. CBP officers at Dulles airport arrested two…
CBP changes lane configuration at Paso Del Norte crossing
EL PASO, Texas – Drivers who use the Paso Del Norte (PDN) international crossing may have noticed a change in the directional signage located above the primary inspection booths at the popular downtown…
Agents discover 12 migrants inside a stash house at Laredo Sector
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered migrants inside a stash house operation in Laredo, Texas. On Oct. 18, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Border Patrol agents received information that a residence…
CBP officers seize $927K worth of methamphetamine at Gateway International Bridge
BROWNSVILLE, Texas— U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine valued at approximately $927,038 hidden within a 2019 Dodge. “This significant seizure is…
GUTTED! Eviscerated Goat Discovered at Chicago International Airport
CHICAGO—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) stop countless prohibited items foreign guests try to introduce into the U.S., whether it is fruits, vegetables, plants,…
Second Largest Seizure in Arizona of Protected Totoaba Swim Bladders Discovered in San Luis, Arizona Port of Entry
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at the Port of San Luis seized 109 pounds of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild…
CBP officers seize over $10 million in methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge this week seized $10.7 million in methamphetamine from a shipment of fresh jalapeño peppers. “Our…
CBP reminds traveling public of prohibited agricultural items during upcoming Día De Los Muertos holiday
SAN DIEGO – As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are advising the traveling public that…
CBP to Resume Vehicle Processing at Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas
Beginning October 16, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will resume vehicle processing operations at Bridge 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas. CBP will continue to assess operations and plans to execute contingency measures to support…
CBP officers seize over $725K in cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $725,000 worth of alleged cocaine. “Our CBP officers remain vigilant and used all of…
Hidalgo CBP officers take custody of man wanted for attempted capital murder
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge took custody of Danny Lee Cazares, a male U.S. citizen from Alamo, Texas wanted on an outstanding…
CBP officers in El Paso stop three drug loads in one hour
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas and the Paso Del Norte international border crossings intercepted 101 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine…