EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that the annual Texas back to school tax-free holiday is scheduled for Aug. 11-13. Typically, sales tax holiday …
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CBP advises of temporary closure of the Amistad Dam Port of Entry due to remodeling of the Mexico Customs facility located at Amistad Dam
DEL RIO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Laredo Field Office will temporarily close the Amistad Dam International Bridge. On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the …
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SARITA, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested five people and seized a firearm in a failed human smuggling attempt at the Javier Vega, Jr. Checkpoint early this …
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LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted for homicide. “The apprehension of persons wanted for violent crimes delivers …
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OROVILLE, Wash. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations would like to announce dates for an upcoming NEXUS and FAST enrollment event held by CBP and …
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PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $4,360,000 of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of mixed vegetables. …
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Travelers should build extra time into cross border trips during Texas sales tax holiday, school year resumption
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers to build more time into their travel plans as the annual Texas back to school tax-free holiday is scheduled …
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CALEXICO, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Calexico West port of entry discovered methamphetamine concealed in the seats and floor area of a vehicle Wednesday. …
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MARFA, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Sierra Blanca station seized two AR-15 rifles, three magazines loaded with 66 rounds of ammunition, and a shotgun barrel Aug. 3. …
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State court tells New York City to spell out needs in migrant crisis
by Reutersby ReutersBy Rachel Nostrant NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York State Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the city of New York to spell out what it needs from the …
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PORT HURON, Mich. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Area Port of Port Huron seized approximately 113 pounds of MDMA at the at the Blue …
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LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized prohibited rooster blades used for illegal cockfighting. “Cockfighting is an inhumane, …
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On Tuesday July 11, 2023, at approximately 5:19 p.m., the Tucson Tactical Operations Center received notification of a 911 call during which the caller did not provide any information and immediately …
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NYC Councilwoman Calls for End of Sanctuary City Status Amid Crisis
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK, NY – New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino has taken a strong stance on the issue of New York City’s sanctuary city status, calling on Mayor Adams to …
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CHAMPLAIN, NY – On August 2, Swanton Sector Border Patrol conducted a ground-breaking ceremony in Champlain, NY., commemorating the beginning of construction on a new Border Patrol Station. The 36,000-square-foot facility is …
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CBP officers seize over $1.5 million worth of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine at the Santa Teresa port of entry
SANTA TERESA, N.M – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Santa Teresa port of entry intercepted 602 pounds of methamphetamine, 27 pounds of cocaine and 5.5 pounds …
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On August 1, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a homicide suspect attempting to flee to Mexico. The Mexican national was encountered at the Brownsville, Texas …
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Border Patrol Apprehends 16 Undocumented Migrants that Landed in a Yola in Northern, Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Ramey Sector Border Patrol Agents apprehended Monday 16 undocumented migrants that disembarked from a makeshift wooden vessel near a shopping mall in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. …
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LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge uncovered an alleged child smuggling attempt involving three minors and arrested a woman in …
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HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $331,660 in undeclared currency from a traveler destined for Mexico. “CBP officers conduct outbound …
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LOUISVILLE, Ky— One of the most common counterfeited items seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are watches, and one of the main shipping hubs located in Louisville …
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Kamala Harris Dodges Questions About Biden Admin’s Responsibility For Border Crisis
Kamala Harris Dodges Questions About Biden Admin’s Responsibility For Border Crisis Jennie Taer on July 31, 2023 Kamala Harris dodged questions about Hispanics increasingly voting Republican and the Biden administration’s …
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Dem Gov Signs Bill Threatening Crisis Pregnancy Centers With Massive Fines
Dem Gov Signs Bill Threatening Crisis Pregnancy Centers With Massive Fines Jack Applewhite on July 28, 2023 Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Thursday that threatens crisis pregnancy …
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CBP officers seize nearly 61 pounds of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) at Gateway to the Americas Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized 61 pounds of the psychedelic controlled substance dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in a single enforcement action. “Our frontline …
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A “go-fast” vessel loaded with drugs moving at high speed in the Pacific Ocean. WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO), National Air Security Operations (NASO) P-3 …