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…
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…
International Education Org Explains How To Work ‘Queer Theory’ Into Language Studies
International Education Org Explains How To Work ‘Queer Theory’ Into Language Studies Reagan Reese on August 3, 2023 The largest organization focused on teaching English throughout the world held a seminar for…
CBP officers seize over $300K at the Hidalgo International Bridge
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 enforcement operations…
CBP Officers apprehend fugitive, wanted for sex-related crimes against a child, at Anzalduas International Bridge
MISSION, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Anzalduas International Bridge apprehended a U.S. citizen wanted for sex crimes against a child. “Our vigilant CBP officers screen…
Man Dies After Falling From International Boundary Fence near San Luis, Arizona
On June 22, 2023, at approximately 11:10 p.m., remote video surveillance system operators observed four individuals climbing the secondary International Boundary Fence near San Luis, Ariz. U.S. Border Patrol agents were dispatched to…
Illegal “Ride Out” at Pittsburgh International Airport Leads to Arrest
PITTSBURGH, PA – On early Friday morning, officers from the Allegheny County Police Department were alerted to a planned gathering involving dozens of high-end performance vehicles at Pittsburgh International Airport. Upon arrival,…
CBP officers apprehend fugitive wanted for homicide at Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Luis Angel Castillo Francisco, a male Mexican citizen from San Luis Acatlan, Guerrero, Mexico wanted…
CBP officers apprehend fugitive wanted for dog attack involving death at Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended a male lawful permanent U.S. resident from Rockport, Texas, wanted on an outstanding felony warrant…
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…
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…
The UN Is Developing International Censorship Standards
The UN Is Developing International Censorship Standards Jason Cohen on June 13, 2023 The United Nations (U.N.) is working on a worldwide code of conduct that calls on governments and online platforms…
CBP officers seize $1.7 million in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Hidalgo International Bridge seized a significant amount of cocaine aboard a commercial bus in a single enforcement action…
Watch: Brawl Erupts at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Two Arrested
CHICAGO, IL – A chaotic scene unfolded at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday night as a massive brawl erupted at a baggage claim area, involving at least a dozen individuals. Disturbing…
CBP officers seize over $96K in undeclared currency at the Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $96,800 in undeclared currency from a traveler heading to Mexico. “CBP officers conduct outbound enforcement…
CBP officers seize over $800K in methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $810,700 of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a vehicle. “These harmful narcotics will not make…
CBP Starts Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the deployment Wednesday of Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). These upgraded Facial Kiosks…
CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept 10 baby parrots at Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas –CBP officers and agriculture specialists at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 10 live baby parrots in a single enforcement action. “Our frontline CBP officers and agriculture specialists encountered something we…
CBP Thwarts Illegal Entry Attempt at the International Railroad Bridge in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents caught three Mexican males who attempted to enter the U.S. on a freight train coming into the United States from Canada. Last night, through integrated…
Man sustains head injury and dies after fall from international boundary barrier near San Ysidro, California Port of Entry
On January 27, 2023, at approximately 12:08 a.m., a Border Patrol camera operator spotted a group of five suspected undocumented migrants scaling the International Border Barrier, approximately 3.5 miles west of the…
CBP Officers Seize over $900K in Methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted alleged methamphetamine with a value of $906,900 concealed within a vehicle. “These harmful narcotics…