Homeland Newswire Report News
Introducing Petty Officer 2nd Class James King, your 2022 Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Petty Officer 2nd Class James King, a maritime enforcement specialist at Maritime Security Response Team West, is the Coast Guard’s 2022 Enlisted Person of the Year
Introducing Petty Officer 1st Class Hannah Hall, your 2022 Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Petty Officer 1st Class Hannah Hall, a boatswain’s mate at Station Georgetown, South Carolina, is the 2022 Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year for the Reserve Component.
CBP Apprehends 3 Stowaways that Jumped from a Barge Arriving in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers apprehended three stowaway men from the Dominican Republic Monday who jumped to the water from a barge arriving to Guayanilla, Puerto Rico from Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Dulles CBP Officers Mute Ketamine Concealed inside California-bound Micro Stereo
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
It might have been a micro stereo, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers clearly didn’t like the loud sound they heard emanating from it recently at Washington Dulles International Airport.
CBP Invites Public Comments for Discussion at Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Feedback on green trade themes is sought from various stakeholders as public comment period to close on May 22
CBP tops 1B cut flower inspections ahead of Mother’s Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Inspections curb unwanted pests, plant diseases from entering U.S.
Philadelphia CBP Intercepts NJ Marijuana Load Destined to Bermuda
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Seizure comes one week after officers seized 72 pounds destined to Ireland
Mother’s Day Flower Rush at LAX, a Busy Time for CBP Agriculture Specialists
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Millions of Cut Flower Stems Arriving from South America, Netherlands, Thailand, and Australia
Laredo Sector Border Patrol dismantle a stash house in Zapata, Texas
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Zapata Station dismantled a stash house in Zapata, Texas.
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry arrest homicide fugitive
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of San Bernardino County.
Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $530K
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $530,000 in street value.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Discover Nearly $400k Cocaine Load on a Flight from Jamaica
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight from Jamaica on Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport.
Border Patrol and Local Communities Come Together to Combat Cross-Border Human Smuggling
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) in Maine is seeking assistance from the public to combat suspected human smuggling activity in and around border areas.
DHS to Conduct Enforcement Operation in El Paso, Texas
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Beginning May 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers – along with law enforcement partners from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – will conduct a targeted enforcement operation in El Paso, Texas.
CBP Officers seize ammunition, rifle magazines, marijuana and fentanyl at the Ysleta Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta port of entry in El Paso have had a busy 48 hours. Three enforcement actions led to the interception of marijuana, fentanyl, ammunition, and rifle magazines.
Roses are red violets are blue CBP has Mother’s Day tips for you
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists want to remind the traveling public of the restrictions on certain commodities imported from Mexico.
CBP Makes Changes to CBP One™ App
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced changes to the CBP One™ app to expand the number of appointments available, allow for additional time to complete requests, and prioritize those who have been waiting the longest.
Border Patrol closes two stash houses at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South and Laredo North Station closed two stash houses in Laredo, Texas.
CBP officers seize over $800K in methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
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.
Chinese National Indicted in Puerto Rico for Fraud Scheme to Avoid Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
A federal Grand Jury indicted Shuyi MO, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), for fraud by wire and conspiracy to commit offense to defraud the United States.