Gang Member Arrested Near the Mountains of Ocotillo
OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a gang member near the Jacumba Wilderness region Thursday night.At approximately …
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Philadelphia CBP Intercepts Fake COVID Vax Card – One of 30K Seized Nationally
PHILADELPHIA – Sometimes things are just too easy. On Saturday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were conducting routine international parcel inspections for dangerous, illegal, …
Philadelphia CBP Knocks Out Shipment of Dangerous Ketamine Concealed inside Boxing Mats destined to N.C.
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection officers were no lightweights when they beat the North Carolina consignee to the punch and delivered a knockout …
Joint Effort Leads to Multiple Arrests with a Stash of Weapons & Contraband Seized
YUMA, Ariz. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested five United States citizens, a Mexican citizen in possession of a Border Crossing Card, 14 …
Decade-long ICE HSI investigation leads to prison sentence for Sinaloa Cartel associate
SAN DIEGO – After a nearly decade-long U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigation, a drug trafficker and money launderer received …
ICE HSI El Paso shows support for victims of human trafficking, educate community during awareness campaign
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together Jan. 11, to …
ICE HSI, partner, child sexual abuse investigation leads to life sentence for North Dakota man
BISMARCK, N.D. – A southwestern North Dakota man was sentenced in federal court Monday to life in prison for transporting a minor for the purposes …
ICE HSI San Antonio supports DHS Blue Campaign by wearing blue, increases awareness for victims of human trafficking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to show solidarity for victims …
Law enforcement officers in Arizona shows support for victims of human trafficking, educate community during awareness campaign
PHOENIX, Ariz. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to show …
Border Patrol Agents Arrest U.S. Citizen with Two Outstanding Warrants
CALEXICO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen wanted on two warrants while, attempting to smuggle six undocumented individuals, …
Fentanyl and Meth Seized at the Highway 86 Checkpoint
SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens attempting to smuggle close to $175,693 worth of narcotics through …
RGV Agents Arrest Two Convicted Murderers
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrest five criminal migrants, including two convicted murderers, a sex offender, and known gang members. …
Cincinnati CBP Stops Thousands of Fake IDs Leaving the U.S.
CINCINNATI–- Since early December, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on outbound shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. During Special …
Minnesota CBP Stops the Deadly Introduction of Bushmeat in the U.S.
MINNEAPOLIS— At Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have identified a trend that could have deadly effects …
Dulles CBP Seizes Dangerous Christmas Day Ketamine destined to Queens, N.Y.
STERLING, Va. – It wasn’t a holiday gift that Santa would deliver, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport are …
Biden Border Officials Barely Implementing Remain In Mexico Policy After Months Fighting It
The Biden administration is returning migrants in small numbers to Mexico as it rolls out the resumption of the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, also …
ICE HSI Chicago unites in support of human trafficking victims, enhances public awareness
CHICAGO – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to show solidarity …
CBP Officers Seize Over $1.5 Million Worth of Drugs at the Hidalgo Port of Entry
HIDALGO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more …
Border Patrol Divers Recover Deceased Body from Gravel Pit
Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector recovered a drowning victim, Jan. 7. Late Friday evening, agents from …
Carrizo Springs Agents Seize Narcotics, Stolen Weapon
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Carrizo Springs Station discovered narcotics and a stolen handgun during an immigration …
ICE HSI St. Paul shows support for northland victims of human trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together Jan. 11, to show solidarity …
ICE removes Uzbek man convicted of supporting foreign terrorist group
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers removed a citizen and national of Uzbekistan on Friday who was …
ICE HSI Kansas City asks for public to support victims of human trafficking during national awareness campaign
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to …
RGV Agents Halt Dangerous Smuggling Attempts
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners work together to disrupt dangerous human smuggling efforts. On Jan. …
Third gang member sentenced to prison for series of truck stop ATM robberies, related assault
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A third Houston-area gang member was ordered to federal prison Wednesday for his role in a string of ATM robberies at …
ICE HSI Nashville shows support for victims of human trafficking, educate community during awareness campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents across the country will come together January 11, to show …
Firearm, Ammo, & Meth Seized in Vehicle Stop
SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens in possession of a non-registered firearm, ammo, and methamphetamine, Thursday …
Border Patrol Arrested Four More Sex Offenders
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested four sex offenders. On Jan. 7, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Rio Grande City Border …
Six Individuals Rescued in the Mountains within 12 hours
OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued six individuals in the Jacumba Wilderness region near Ocotillo, in two separate events. …
AMO, Law Enforcement Partners Intercept Vessel with over 1,400 Pounds of Cocaine near St. Croix
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands— US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents, along with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Drug …
CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Apprehend Man Sought for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man at the Juarez Lincoln International Bridge …
More than 1,300 Fake Championship Rings Worth $982K Seized in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI— During the holiday season, championship rings can be a fan favorite. Unfortunately, third party retailers are selling these counterfeit rings for top dollar conning …
CBP Officers Discover Undeclared Spider Monkeys at Progreso International Bridge
PROGRESO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers and agriculture specialists at the Progreso International Bridge made an unusual discovery this …
Border Patrol Saw 134% Increase In Fentanyl Seizures In Fiscal Year 2021
The lethal synthetic drug fentanyl has been increasingly trafficked into the U.S., and, in fiscal year 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a …
Border Patrol Arrests Two Child Sex Offenders
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrest two sex offenders and a gang member. On Jan. 2, at approximately 7:00 a.m., …
Three Failed Human Smuggling Attempts Foiled by RGV Agents
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents disrupt three human smuggling attempts that led to arrest of 20 individuals. On Dec. 28, McAllen …
Three Lost Migrants Rescued in the Mountains
OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued three undocumented individuals in the Jacumba Wilderness region near Ocotillo Wednesday evening. At …
Toms River Mayor Hill says town is seeking to purchase land to stop overdevelopment along Lakewood border
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill took a sharp turn on Monday and announced the township is now seeking to purchase property …
Dulles CBP Arrests Two Wanted Men in One Week on Felony Child Molestation Charges
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport arrested two men in one week who were each wanted on …
Migrants Placed in Danger by Smugglers
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners work together to disrupt dangerous human smuggling efforts. On Dec. …
RGV Agents Arrest Two Gang Members
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector agents arrested two gang members over the holiday weekend. On Dec. 26, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents …
ICE HSI investigation leads to 3 Vietnamese residents permanently enjoined from operating pandemic-related fraud scheme
TAMPA, Fla. – A federal court in Florida permanently enjoined on Friday three residents of Vietnam from operating a pandemic-related scam that targeted American consumers, …
9 Phoenix-area people indicted for payment protection program fraud
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Earlier this month, special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) participated in an investigation that lead …
Law Enforcement Collaboration Leads to 34 Arrests in RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted three migrant smuggling events that resulted in 34 arrests. On Dec. 22, Weslaco Border …
Border Patrol Agents Find Unaccompanied Children
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Del Rio Station discovered five unaccompanied migrant children, Dec. 22. Around 8 …
CBP expands Simplified Arrival to four ports of entry in Washington state
BLAINE, Wash. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expanded the use of biometric facial comparison technology Dec. 15 to the border crossings at the ports of …
Lost Migrant Rescued in the Mountains
OCOTILLO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued an undocumented individual in the Jacumba Wilderness region near Ocotillo Tuesday evening. At …
Border Patrol Agents Seize Close to 46 Lbs. of Meth Concealed in Spare Tire
INDIO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens accused of smuggling illegal narcotics early Monday morning. At approximately 12:00 …
‘It Doesn’t Look Like She’s Very Interested’: Democratic Rep Goes After Kamala Harris For Ignoring Him On Border Issues
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas voiced his disappointment in Vice President Kamala Harris for ignoring his calls regarding migration issues, The New York Times …
ICE announces use of body worn camera in new pilot program
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a pilot program in select cities where ICE law enforcement officers will begin to wear …