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ICE HSI investigation targeting human trafficking leads to the rescue of 10 women and children

FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Fresno Police Department Vice Unit, and Fresno County District Attorney’s Investigators conducted a multi-day operation to combat child exploitation…

July 1, 2021

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Border Patrol Arrests Two Convicted Sex Offenders in Two Days

Police Blotter

IMPERIAL, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested two undocumented individuals, each with a prior conviction for a sexual offense, on Monday and Tuesday of this…

July 1, 2021

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Department of Justice Begins Third Distribution of Forfeited Funds to Compensate Victims of Fraud Scheme Facilitated by Western Union

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The Department of Justice announced today that the Western Union Remission Fund began its third distribution of approximately $66 million in funds forfeited to the United States from the Western Union Company…

June 30, 2021

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CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize Heroin Worth Over $1.3 Million

Police Blotter

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized heroin in one enforcement action that totaled over $1.3 million in street value. “Drug smugglers will go to…

June 30, 2021

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Border Patrol Agents Seize Meth at Checkpoint

In the News

SALTON CITY, Calif. — El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two individuals attempting to smuggle 46.76 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated value of $128,590 through an immigration checkpoint Sunday evening. Agents…

June 29, 2021

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Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced – June

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Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the June 2021 Federal Grand Jury B. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments…

June 29, 2021

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Oklahoma Man Charged with Receipt and Distribution of an Obscene Visual Presentation of Sexual Abuse of Children

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A Grand Jury in the Northern District of Oklahoma has charged a former dependent of an United States Armed Forces member with two counts of receipt and distribution of an obscene visual…

June 29, 2021

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Guatemalan Woman Sentenced for Document Fraud

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A woman who used a false identification document and someone else’s name and social security number was sentenced today to five years of probation. Xiomara Lopez-Martinez, age 26, a citizen of Guatemala…

June 29, 2021

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Agents Thwart Human Smuggling Attempt, Apprehend Driver with Drugs and Illegal Firearm

In the News

Blythe, Calif. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Blythe station thwarted a human smuggling attempt at the Highway 78 immigration checkpoint Wednesday evening, and discovered the driver of the…

June 28, 2021

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CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize Fentanyl Worth Over $384K

In the News

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized fentanyl in one enforcement action that totaled over $384,600 in street value. “CBP has seen an increase in…

June 28, 2021

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Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $300,000 in Meth

In the News

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a woman attempting to smuggle methamphetamine through an immigration checkpoint Thursday evening. The woman, 26, is a legal permanent resident from…

June 28, 2021

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CBP Advises International Passengers to Prepare as Peak Summer Air Travel Returns to Chicago’s Airports

In the News

Chicago — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of proactive measures in anticipation of an expected three-fold growth in passenger volume for the 2021 summer season at Chicago O’Hare…

June 28, 2021

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Agents Arrest Smugglers, Discover Loaded Firearm

In the News

JAMUL, Calif. — San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two men on Sunday who attempted to smuggle four undocumented migrants through a checkpoint, June 20. Agents arrested two U.S. citizens –…

June 28, 2021

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Ex-White House Military Aide and Maryland Businessman Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Operating Fraudulent Eb-5 Visa Scheme

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The evidence at trial established that HUNGERFORD and MILBRATH formed NobleOutReach, LLC, to operate an EB-5 investment fund. The defendants then persuaded the City of New Orleans to allow their company to…

June 26, 2021

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Buffalo Man Going To Prison For More Than 22 Years For Selling Fentanyl That Led To Five Deaths

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CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Robert Moore, 43, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of distribution of fentanyl…

June 26, 2021

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Philadelphia Man Who Raped Child for Eight Years Indicted for Concealing His Crimes to Obtain U.S. Citizenship

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PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Sumo Dukulah, 47, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged by Indictment on the charge of procurement of citizenship by false statement. According…

June 26, 2021

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Multiple border smuggling attempts intercepted in one day

In the News

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellton station intercepted four different human smuggling attempts on Wednesday. Agents working at the Interstate 8 immigration checkpoint discovered two of…

June 25, 2021

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Convicted Sureno gang member arrested at border

California News

CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a gang member early Wednesday morning. Agents apprehended an undocumented individual within minutes of illegally entering the United States in the…

June 25, 2021

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2 soldiers charged with attempting to smuggle noncitizens

In the News

LAREDO, Texas — Two men assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, were charged in federal court Tuesday of attempting to smuggle two Mexican noncitizens to San Antonio, Texas. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s…

June 25, 2021

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South Texas man indicted for manufacturing ‘ghost guns’ destined for Mexican drug cartel

In the News

McALLEN, Texas — A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging a South Texas man for selling illegally manufactured and unregistered firearms suppressors destined for a Mexican drug cartel. This case…

June 25, 2021

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