Homeland Newswire Report News
Joint search continues for missing submersible, Titan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The unified command continues search efforts of the 21-foot submersible research vessel, Titan, from the Research Vessel Polar Prince that went missing Sunday evening.
Coast Guard, partner agency rescue 4 from Ponce de Leon Inlet jetties
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The Coast Guard and Volusia County Beach Safety crews rescued four people, Thursday, after they became stranded on the Ponce de Leon Inlet jetties.
U.S. Coast Guard Post-Typhoon Mawar Update 5: U.S. Coast Guard, partners continues response to vessels affected by Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
In the aftermath of the powerful Typhoon Mawar, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel continue actively addressing vessel casualties and potential pollution in Apra Harbor, Hagåtña Boat Basin, and Agat Marina from the end of May into the middle of June. With sustained winds of up to 150 mph, the storm caused significant damage to maritime infrastructure.
U.S. Coast Guard ensures compliance and port security: Successful examination of the cargo vessel Kota Raja in Guam
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
On June 15, 2023, a U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam team conducted a port state control examination on the 472-foot Singapore-flagged commercial cargo vessel Kota Raja in the Port of Guam.
ESTA Mobile App launches in 40 countries and 24 languages
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the launch of a new mobile application to enable travelers potentially eligible to enter under the Visa Waiver Program to submit ESTA applications easily and quickly from their smartphones, mobile devices or tablets.
CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept spider monkey at Gateway International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
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.
CBP officers arrest man attempting to smuggle a child on Father’s Day at the Pharr International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
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.
Minnesota CBP Stops Passenger Carrying 83 pounds of Unapproved Meat
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, last week a passenger arriving from South Africa was referred to Agriculture Secondary Inspection where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered 83 pounds of beef biltong.
Border Patrol agents intercepted a human smuggling attempt at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South Station intercepted a human smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas.
AMO Seizes 2,776 Pounds Cocaine Found in Hidden Compartments of Two Vessels in Southern Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations detected and seized a load of 2,776 pounds (1,259 kilograms) of cocaine found inside hidden compartments of two vessels that intended to reach the southern town Patillas Puerto Rico Thursday afternoon. The estimated street value of the seized cocaine is approximately $28.9 million.
CBP hiring Mission Support Specialists in Maine and Vermont
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is currently hiring Mission Support Specialists within the Office of Field Operations, Boston Field Office, in Maine and Vermont.
Federal agents, National Hellenic Museum conduct largest repatriation of ancient coins to Greece in recent HSI history
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago, alongside distinguished representatives from Greece and the National Hellenic Museum, conducted a repatriation ceremony on June 16 to return to Greece the largest number of stolen ancient coins seized by U.S. law enforcement officials in recent HSI history. The artifacts included 51 ancient Greek coins that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted via four separate examinations of merchandise entering the United States.
HSI represents US at inaugural International Cybercrime Offender Prevention Conference
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) participated in the inaugural International Cybercrime Offender Prevention (InterCOP) Conference on June 14 and 15, 2023, which focused on international cybercrime offender prevention cooperation.
MS-13 gang member gets 26 years for racketeering conspiracy, murder and more after HSI Baltimore investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
A joint investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore landed a Salvadoran national 26 years in federal prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that included murder, drug distribution and firearms charges. Jose Lopez-Rivera, 27, of Elmont, New York, received the lengthy prison sentence May 31 at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Baltimore.
HSI Arizona, US attorney and federal partners announce formalization of Darknet Marketplace and Digital Currency Crimes Task Force
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
On June 15, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Arizona Special Agent in Charge Scott Brown, U.S. Attorney Gary M. Restaino, IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Al Childress, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Cheri Oz, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service acting Inspector in Charge Greg Torbenson signed a memorandum of understanding memorializing the Darknet Marketplace and Digital Currency Crimes Task Force.
HSI Phoenix, multiagency operation results in hundreds of violent felons arrested
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) participated in a five-day, multiagency operation dubbed Operation Summer Shield aimed at enhancing public safety by proactively addressing violent offenders in Phoenix. The Phoenix Police Department headed the takedown.
HSI Douglas, Sierra Vista PD arrest 3 on child exploitation charges
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Douglas and detectives with Sierra Vista Police Department under the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested three people after separate investigations in Sierra Vista.
ICE conducts removal flights June 16
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
NEFL INTERCEPT investigation leads to Florida man’s life sentence for child exploitation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
A Northeast Florida Interagency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking Task Force, or NEFL INTERCEPT, investigation led to the life sentence of a Florida man for attempted online enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.
ERO Boston removes Portuguese fugitive wanted for drug trafficking
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston removed a Portuguese national wanted in his native country on drug trafficking charges to Portugal June 16.