Homeland Newswire Report News
Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Sustained rains and flooding in California, tornado outbreaks in the Midwest and southern states, wildfires across several U.S. regions—the first half of the year has been a wild ride for weather.
News Release: DHS S&T Concludes Testing for Carbon-Free H2@Rescue Vehicle for Disaster Preparedness
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the completion of a series of tests and demonstrations for the H2@Rescue Emergency Relief Truck. The H2@Rescue Truck is a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell/battery hybrid vehicle that can be driven to disaster recovery sites to provide on-site power for up to 72 hours without refueling. S&T, along with the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Accelera by Cummins Inc. funded the design and creation of the emergency vehicle.
Advanced Imaging Technology installed at Gogebic-Iron County Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machine has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD).
TSA stops gun at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onboard an airplane at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Saturday.
TSA stops loaded gun at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped a local Pennsylvania resident with a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Monday, June 5.
Local woman stopped with loaded gun at Harrisburg International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) stopped a local Pennsylvania resident with a loaded .380 caliber handgun in her carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Sunday, June 4.
19-Year-Old Woman Charged for Assaulting TSA Officers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Ma’Kiah Cherae Coleman, 19, of Glendale, Arizona, was indicted on May 17, 2023, by a federal grand jury in Phoenix. The six-count indictment included three counts of assault on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and three counts of Interference with Airport Security Screening Personnel.
Man caught with loaded gun at Rochester International Airport security checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A Wayne County, N.Y., man was stopped by security officers at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport yesterday (June 1) when they detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag at the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) security checkpoint. The .380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets, including one in the chamber.
Advanced Imaging Technology installed at Pellston Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
A state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) system has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).
TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
In collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints.
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Hawaii’s airports this summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through security checkpoints at Hawaii’s airports and at airports nationwide this summer, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic volumes. With high passenger volumes, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for the air travel experience.
TSA stops gun at South Bend International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at South Bend International Airport (SBN) prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onto their flight on Sunday.
$637,000 of counterfeit goods stopped by CBP Officers in Chicago
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
On June 4, at Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Facility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers inspected a shipment manifested as ‘Fashion Sunglasses’ and found a lot more than pairs of glasses. The shipment instead contained sunglasses as well as designer socks and luxury brand watches, all deemed to be inauthentic and bearing counterfeit marks, by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency’s trade experts.
Wrong Turn onto the Rainbow Bridge Lands Driver in Jail After CBP Officers Discover the Vehicle Was Stolen
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a stolen vehicle that was encountered at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing.
CBP officers seize rooster blades and medication
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry seized fighting blades and assorted veterinary medications for rooster fighting, concealed within a vehicle.
Wilmington, Delaware CBP Reports First Local Interception of Citrus Weevil Species
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Citrus weevils may be small, but they pose a serious threat, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a species of citrus weevil never reported before in Wilmington, Delaware.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents halt narcotic smuggling attempt in Zapata, Texas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Zapata Station halted a narcotic smuggle attempt in Zapata, Texas.
CBP Officers Arrest Florida Murder Suspect
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Champlain arrested an individual wanted out of the state of Florida for homicide.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize Nearly $15M in Counterfeit Currency
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Fifteen million dollars could do a lot of good, but when that currency is fake, it could ruin a lot of lives. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s recent seizures of four huge loads of counterfeit currency in Philadelphia may prevent a lot of people from becoming victims.
Delaware CBP Officers Seize Opium Poppy Pod Shipment destined to Dover, Delaware
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a shipment of opium poppy pods in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday that was destined to an address in Dover, Del.