Ciattarelli unveils sweeping 10-point plan to tackle New Jersey affordability crisis created by Phil Murphy, Dems
Trenton, NJ – Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli rolled out a 10-point affordability agenda on Wednesday, vowing to reverse what he described as decades of failed Democratic policies that have left New…
CBP officers arrest man attempting to smuggle a child on Father’s Day at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas— U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge arrested a man in an alleged attempt to smuggle an undocumented minor. “Our CBP officers thwarted…
PETER ROFF: Only Parents Can Solve America’s Education Crisis
PETER ROFF: Only Parents Can Solve America’s Education Crisis Peter Roff on June 20, 2023 America is losing faith in its system of free public education. Test scores are down. Violence in…
CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept spider monkey at Gateway International Bridge
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a live spider monkey in a vehicle in a single enforcement action. “Our…
CBP hiring Mission Support Specialists in Maine and Vermont
WASHINGTON–– U.S. Customs and Border Protection is currently hiring Mission Support Specialists within the Office of Field Operations, Boston Field Office, in Maine and Vermont. “Mission Support Specialists are the backbone of…
1,421 Pairs of Earrings Worth almost $900,000 Intercepted by Louisville CBP
LOUISVILLE, Ky— Monday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville inspected a shipment containing a trove of earrings that were deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s Centers of Excellence…
OIT Paves The Way For CBP’s Cloud Future
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Information and Technology (OIT) strives to provide the best services and tools to fulfill CBP’s multifaceted operations at the speed of the mission. Cloud…
CBP RIM’s Quick Progress Shines During Inspection
The protection of public information and records is of the utmost importance in the digital age. With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, it is imperative that government agencies ensure the safety…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents halted two human smuggling attempts at I-35 checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents halted two human smuggling attempts in commercial vehicles at the I-35 checkpoint. The first incident occurred on June 13, at 9 p.m., when Border…
RGV Sector, Air and Marine agents help rescue mother and son from drowning
MISSION, Texas – McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) received a phone call for two subjects in distress downriver of the Anzalduas Dam, near Mission, Texas. On June 14, 2023, agents responded to a distress call…
CBP officers seize 111 pounds of methamphetamine at the Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas intercepted 111 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of…
CBP Provides Travel Tips for Hajj Travelers
DETROIT – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers preparing for their pilgrimage to the Hajj to be aware of important travel tips to help ensure a…
San Diego CBP officers seize narcotics found throughout vehicle
Concealment OTAY MESA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Otay Mesa port of entry discovered fentanyl pills and methamphetamine concealed in the dashboard, center console, and spare…
Second largest seizure of Totoaba Swim Bladders by Arizona CBP Officers
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Nogales seized 242 pounds of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora…
Migrant dies after he is located in medical distress near Carrizo Springs, Texas
On May 7, 2023, at approximately 12:21 a.m., Del Rio Border Patrol Sector Border Intelligence Center personnel received a 911 emergency call forwarded by the Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office. The call was…
Border Patrol checkpoints interdict hard narcotics
Edinburg, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents, coordinating with investigative agencies, successfully interdicted two cocaine smuggling events over the weekend. On June 10th and June 11th, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border…
CBP Seizes 217 Pounds of Cocaine at Blue Water Bridge Discovery occurred during inspections of outbound commercial cargo
PORT HURON, Mich.— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Area Port of Port Huron intercepted approximately 200 pounds of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry,…
Joel Martinez selected as Chief Patrol Agent, Laredo Sector
LAREDO, Texas – Acting CBP Commissioner, Troy A. Miller, and Chief Raul L. Ortiz, are pleased to announce the selection of Joel Martinez for the Senior Executive Service position of Chief Patrol…
Statement from Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller on CBP Leadership Transitions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protecting Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller released the following statement today regarding personnel announcements across the agency’s leadership team: “Today, we are announcing several key transitions…
Fake Luxury Watches Worth Over $1.2 Million Intercepted by CBP at LAX
If genuine, the seized watches would have had an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,294,500. LOS ANGELES— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Los Angeles International…
CBP officers seize $4 million worth of narcotics hidden within a shipment of Brussels sprouts
CBP officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility discovered methamphetamine hidden in the floor of a trailer. CALEXICO, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility,…