U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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CBP officers seize over $800K in methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
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.
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Chinese National Indicted in Puerto Rico for Fraud Scheme to Avoid Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
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.
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CBP enhances oversight and accountability by hiring new criminal investigators
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that it has been granted direct-hire authority that enhances the agency’s ability to rapidly hire highly qualified personnel of diverse backgrounds to complete CBP’s goal of hiring 300 new criminal investigators by the end of the year.
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CBP Interdicts Vessels in Culebra and Vieques Islands Seizing 136 Bricks of Cocaine in Separate Incidents
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and Border Patrol agents, along with Puerto Rico Police, have seized 136 bricks of cocaine and arrested three individuals, in two separate incidents occurring, Wednesday in Culebra, and today in Vieques.
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CBP officers seize over $96K in undeclared currency at the Hidalgo International Bridge
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.
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CBP Initiates Use of Face Kiosks without Receipt for Global Entry at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ( SJU )
Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) announced Wednesday the use of face-recognition kiosks, without receipt, from the Global Entry program for Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ( SJU ).
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CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept 10 baby parrots at Hidalgo International Bridge
CBP officers and agriculture specialists at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 10 live baby parrots in a single enforcement action.
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U.S. Border Patrol conducts border safety event in Presidio
U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector conducted a border safety initiative event at the Presidio Station today to raise awareness about the dangers of illegally crossing the border and the sector’s efforts to rescue migrants in distress.
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CBP Starts Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
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).
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Baltimore CBP and FDA Seize $688k Shipment of Apetamin, an Appetite-Stimulating and Potentially Harmful Supplement
For decades, consumers have been bombarded with products pitching weight loss that failed to work as promised, or worse, that presented health complications to consumers. Now, social media and the internet marketplace is fostering a trend reversal and pitching supplements to help consumers bulk up to a more-curvy appearance.
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CBP Seizes 3,175 Pounds of Marijuana at Detroit Cargo Facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Port of Detroit intercepted 3,175 pounds of marijuana at the Fort Street Cargo Facility, April 20.
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Falfurrias agents stop major human smuggling attempt
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted the driver of a commercial vehicle attempting to smuggle 45 people on Monday morning.
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El Paso Sector conducts dangers of crossing the border safety event
U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector conducted a border safety media event Tuesday at the border to highlight the dangers migrants face when entrusting themselves to transnational criminal organizations to illegally smuggle them across the border.
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Not so trusted travelers revealed after CBP officers intercept $1 million worth of narcotics
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two SENTRI members attempting to smuggle over $1 million worth of narcotics at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa port of entry.
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Over 900 pounds of marijuana with a street value over $2 million intercepted by Louisville CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized 36 boxes containing a total of 909 pounds of marijuana on April 25.
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Border Patrol Agents at Laredo Sector dismantle a stash house
Border Patrol Agents at Laredo Sector dismantle a stash house
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CBP Releases March 2023 Monthly Operational Update
CBP Releases March 2023 Monthly Operational Update
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CBP officers seize $2.1 million in cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry
CBP officers seize $2.1 million in cocaine at Del Rio Port of Entry
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CBP and Customs Administrations Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain Security
CBP and Customs Administrations Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain Security
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We’re spilling the beans! $21.1 million worth of fentanyl pills concealed within a shipment of green beans
We’re spilling the beans! $21.1 million worth of fentanyl pills concealed within a shipment of green beans