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 expands public-private partnerships with new Reimbursable Services Program selections
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 39 tentative selections to continue the expansion of its public-private partnership for expanded services from incoming commercial and cargo traffic, as well as…
NYC’s Migrant Crisis Could Cost More Than Trump’s Border Wall Estimates
NYC’s Migrant Crisis Could Cost More Than Trump’s Border Wall Estimates Jennie Taer on August 9, 2023 New York City predicts it will spend $12 billion to house and support migrants through…
Travelers should build extra time into cross border trips during Texas sales tax holiday
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 weekend will…
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 Amistad Dam…
Kingsville agents arrest human smuggler with firearm
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 morning. …
Laredo CBP officers apprehend fugitive sought for homicide
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 critical assistance…
CBP, CBSA to conduct NEXUS and FAST Enrollment Event at Oroville/Osoyoos Port of Entry
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 Canada Border…
CBP officers seize over $4 million in methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
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. “This massive…
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 for Aug.…
Calexico CBP officers discover methamphetamine concealed in vehicle’s flooring and seats
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. At approximately…
Big Bend Sector border patrol agents seize weapons and more
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. Weapons seized…
CBP Seizes 113 Pounds of MDMA at Blue Water Bridge
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 Water Bridge,…
CBP officers seize rooster blades at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
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, age-old practice…
Woman dies after she is found in remote location near Three Points, Arizona
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 hung up.…
NYC Councilwoman Calls for End of Sanctuary City Status Amid Crisis
NEW 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 end the…
Border Patrol Breaks Ground on New Station in Champlain, New York
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 scheduled for…
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 of fentanyl…
Border Patrol Agents apprehend suspect in connection with a homicide investigation
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 bus station…
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. The Ramey…
CBP officers arrest woman attempting to smuggle three children at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
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 connection with…