News from April 2023
Dangerous prohibited items seized by Minnesota CBP before they enter U.S.
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
At an Express Consignment Operations (ECO) hub near Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted three shipments containing dangerous prohibited items arriving from overseas.
Laredo Port of Entry Prepares and Implements Facilitation Measures Considering Increased Holiday Traffic
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
As the nation approaches Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas border.
CBP Announces Temporary Expansion of Hours at 4 Northern Border Ports of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that it will begin a 120-day temporary expansion of hours at four northern border ports of entry (POE), April 1.
Laredo Port of Entry Prepares and Implements Facilitation Measures Considering Increased Holiday Traffic
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
As the nation approaches Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas border.
CBP Officers Seize over $7 Million in Methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $7,400,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of charcoal.
U.S. Border Patrol makes over 250 apprehensions in less than 13 hours
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the San Diego Sector Imperial Beach Station encountered 290 individuals illegally crossing into the U.S., from over 30 different countries, in less than 13 hours.
CBP officers seize an estimated $135k in cocaine at the port of Ysleta
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry intercepted 15.65 pounds of cocaine on two separate unrelated incidents last week.
CBP Asks Travelers to Get Ready for Spring Season Arrivals in the Caribbean
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
CBP Asks Travelers to Get Ready for Spring Season Arrivals in the Caribbean
Concerned Citizens Lead to Rescue of Shoeless Woman with Severe Frostbite Injury
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Concerned Citizens Lead to Rescue of Shoeless Woman with Severe Frostbite Injury
Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted felon
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted felon
Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests convicted sex offender
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests convicted sex offender
CBP’s Spring 2023 Virtual Career Expo aims to bring more women into law enforcement
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
CBP’s Spring 2023 Virtual Career Expo aims to bring more women into law enforcement
San Diego Field Office encourages travelers to plan ahead as Easter holiday travel begins
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
San Diego Field Office encourages travelers to plan ahead as Easter holiday travel begins
Border Patrol stops a human smuggling attempt at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Border Patrol stops a human smuggling attempt at Laredo Sector
El Paso CBP officers seize fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
El Paso CBP officers seize fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine
AMO Interdicts Vessel South of Mona Island with 6 Bales of Cocaine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
AMO Interdicts Vessel South of Mona Island with 6 Bales of Cocaine
CBP offers Easter week travel tips
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
CBP offers Easter week travel tips
Scott D. Garrett named as the new Chief Patrol Agent, Grand Forks Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz announced the selection of Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Scott D. Garrett as the new Chief of Grand Forks Sector. CPA Garrett assumed his duties on March 26th.
Large group of migrants encountered were misinformed
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
More than 1,000 migrants, mostly from Venezuela, surrendered themselves to Border Patrol Agents in the El Paso Sector, on Wednesday,
Philadelphia CBP Seizes Nearly $200K in Counterfeit Auto Parts from China
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Automotive repairs can be costly. Consumers might try to save a few bucks by buying cheaper parts online or by hiring a mechanic who offers to do the repair work at less than market value. But that decision could be even more costly if the auto parts fail because they are knockoffs.