Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…
Former Guatemalan congressman guilty of international drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Jose Armando Ubico Aguilar, 45, a former senior Republic of Guatemala official, pleaded guilty to an international drug trafficking conspiracy violation before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson on May 1, 2024. …
Youngstown Man Charged for Suitcase Full of Guns at Pittsburgh International
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department has filed charges against a man from Youngstown, Ohio, following the discovery of multiple firearms concealed in a briefcase at Pittsburgh International Airport. On…
Florida Man Sentenced To Prison For International Fraud Conspiracy That Targeted Senior Citizens
“Crimes that exploit seniors can be devastating, depriving victims of their savings, their independence, and their dignity,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “My office will vigorously pursue…
CBP officers seize $85K in unreported currency at Pharr International Bridge
“Or officer continue to maintain strict vigilance and that dedication to duty, inspection skill and experience contributed to this significant outbound currency seizure,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.…
CBP officers seize $293K in methamphetamine at Camino Real International Bridge
EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Camino Real Internation Bridge seized more than $293,000 in methamphetamine hidden within a vehicle. “Frontline…
Firearm Found in Passenger’s Bag at Pittsburgh International Airport Leads to Charges
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Police have charged Bryan Force, a 43-year-old man from Indiana, PA, following the discovery of a handgun in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport. The incident…
CBP officers seize $387K in unreported currency at Hidalgo International Bridge
“Our frontline officers maintained their vigilance and seized a significant amount of unreported outbound currency,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “These types of seizures, often proceeds from illicit…
Woman dies after fall from International Border Fence near Otay Mesa Port of Entry
On March 21, 2024, at approximately 10:27 p.m., the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Communications Center reported via service radio that multiple individuals were approaching the secondary International Border Fence approximately 2.7 miles…
CBP officers seize over $1.4 million in methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $1,411,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine. “Our CBP officers remain vigilant and used all of…
CBP officers seize over $900K in cocaine at the Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $930,000 worth of alleged cocaine. “The criminal element continues to find new ways…
Four Arrested for Unlawful Entry into the U.S. at the International Railroad Bridge in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three men and one woman who attempted to enter the United States on a freight train coming into the United States from Canada. On…
Fresh Report Explains How International Climate Treaties Benefit China At America’s Expense
Fresh Report Explains How International Climate Treaties Benefit China At America’s Expense Nick Pope on March 13, 2024 A new report from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) demonstrates how China takes advantage…
International Law Enforcement Agencies Visit New Jersey State Police Headquarters
WEST TRENTON, NJ – A delegation from the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior and the German Federal Police recently visited the New Jersey State Police Division Headquarters. The visit aimed to…
International Manhunt for New Yorker Wanted for Murder in New Jersey Ends in Colombia
Englewood, NJ – Joshua Alvarado, a 29-year-old New York resident, has been arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with a fatal shooting in Englewood. On the morning of Saturday,…
Warren Man Charged After Gun Found at Pittsburgh International Airport Security Checkpoint
Pittsburgh, PA – A man from Warren, PA, faces charges following the discovery of a firearm in his backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport’s main security checkpoint. The incident occurred at approximately 3:25…
NFL Owner Disappointed in World Cup Games in New Jersey, Optimistic for NFL International Expansion
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – In a recent interview, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed his bullish outlook on the NFL’s international expansion, following the announcement of an increase to eight maximum international…
Dangerous International Fugitive Wanted for Rape Found Hiding in Small NJ Town
EATONTOWN, NJ – The Philadelphia office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) successfully removed Thalles Mendes Ribeiro, a Brazilian national, back to Brazil on January 26. Ribeiro, a foreign fugitive, is wanted…
International Business Security Challenges: Navigating the Complex Terrain
Running a business worldwide has become a common practice for companies of all sizes. The allure of new markets, diverse customer bases, and potential cost savings often drives organizations to expand their…
IBWC project leads to temporary suspension of CBP operations at the Amistad Dam international crossing
DEL RIO, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will temporarily suspend operations at the Amistad Dam international crossing Jan. 2, 2024, to facilitate dam maintenance being performed by the…
Georgia Businessman Indicted in International Bribery Scheme
MIAMI, FL — An indictment unsealed on Wednesday charges three men, including a Georgia businessman and a former Honduran government official, in a bribery and money laundering operation involving Honduran National Police…