Five things to do at the Jersey Shore starting this weekend

Summer is here. Well, officially, it’s not, but unofficially, this weekend, Memorial Day weekend, is the unofficial start to the summer season here at the Jersey Shore. While you’re here, there are…

Nearly 4,000 Fraudulent Refrigerator Water Filters Seized by CBP at LA/LB Seaport

CBP at the LA/LB Seaport seized 3,940 fraudulent and potentially unsafe refrigerator water filters. LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, in coordination…

EXCLUSIVE: Biden Admin Ropes In Agriculture, Interior Departments To Help Stem Tide Of Migrants Crossing Border

EXCLUSIVE: Biden Admin Ropes In Agriculture, Interior Departments To Help Stem Tide Of Migrants Crossing Border Jennie Taer on May 16, 2023 The Biden administration asked several departments and federal agencies, including…

Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $270K

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $270,000 in street value. Packages containing nearly 21 pounds of cocaine seized…

Philadelphia CBP Intercepts NJ Marijuana Load Destined to Bermuda

PHILADELPHIA – One week after seizing 72 pounds of marijuana from an Ireland-bound man, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia intercepted an eight-pound marijuana load destined to Bermuda. CBP officers…

Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $530K

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $530,000 in street value. “I commend the continuous dedication that our officers…

Philadelphia CBP Officers Discover Nearly $400k Cocaine Load on a Flight from Jamaica

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight from Jamaica on Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport. Officers discovered the cocaine concealed behind a…

Ocean City police remind residents and visitor of no smoking ordinance

Ocean City, MD – The Town of Ocean City has issued a reminder regarding its designated smoking areas, which have been created to keep the beach clean and to cater to both…

CBP officers seize over $96K in undeclared currency at the Hidalgo International Bridge

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $96,800 in undeclared currency from a traveler heading to Mexico. “CBP officers conduct outbound enforcement…

CBP officers seize over $800K in methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $810,700 of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a vehicle. “These harmful narcotics will not make…

CBP Interdicts Vessels in Culebra and Vieques Islands Seizing 136 Bricks of Cocaine in Separate Incidents

FAJARDO, Puerto Rico— US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and Border Patrol agents, along with Puerto Rico Police, have seized 136 bricks of cocaine and arrested three…

Chinese National Indicted in Puerto Rico for Fraud Scheme to Avoid Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico —A federal Grand Jury indicted Shuyi MO, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), for fraud by wire and conspiracy to commit offense to defraud the…

China Is Selling Mexican Drug Cartels ‘Industrial Pill Press Equipment’ To Manufacture Fentanyl, DHS Official Says

China Is Selling Mexican Drug Cartels ‘Industrial Pill Press Equipment’ To Manufacture Fentanyl, DHS Official Says Jason Piccolo on May 3, 2023 China is selling “industrial pill press equipment” used to turn…

Hundreds Arrested In Massive ‘Dark Web’ Drug Sting, DOJ Says

Hundreds Arrested In Massive ‘Dark Web’ Drug Sting, DOJ Says Jason Piccolo on May 2, 2023 A joint team of U.S. and international law enforcement officials conducted a global operation to disrupt…

Not so trusted travelers revealed after CBP officers intercept $1 million worth of narcotics

Customs and Border Protection officers discovered and extracted a total of 54 packages concealed within the spare tire. SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two SENTRI members…

Lawyer For Proud Boys Leader Blames Trump For Jan. 6 In Closing Arguments

Lawyer For Proud Boys Leader Blames Trump For Jan. 6 In Closing Arguments Trevor Schakohl on April 25, 2023 Former President Donald Trump is at fault for the events of Jan. 6,…

CBP officers seize $1.6 million in cocaine at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics in one enforcement action over the weekend. “The CBP officers’ experience played a significant role in…

Pittsburgh Man Arrested for 2022 Rape Incident

PITTSBURGH, PA – Alleghenty County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced today that Kierran Young, 30, has been arrested on charges of rape and sexual assault. Young is accused of assaulting and raping…

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…

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…

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