News from April 2023
RGV Water Rescue Initiative Kicks Off to Save Lives in Remote and Inhospitable Areas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Missing Migrant Program (MMP) has deployed numerous landmark markers to aid migrants who become lost during their journey into the United States
AMO rescues injured woman from Arizona mountains
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) air crews worked together to save a 65-year-old injured woman near Tanque Verde Falls in Arizona last week.
MS-13 Gang Member Arrested Attempting Illegal Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a documented “Mara Salvatrucha” gang member, Sunday evening.
CBP Chicago Stops Counterfeits that May Fund Organized Crime
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
At the Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two shipments containing a total of 354 counterfeit designer products on March 20.
Border Patrol Infiltrates Elaborate Human Smuggling Scheme
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Border Patrol Agents working in Lisbon, Maine, identified a location being used to house undocumented non-citizens and removed 17 migrants from the grounds.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol halts human smuggling attempt
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station halts a human smuggling attempt in El Cenizo, Texas, finds vehicle engulfed in flames.
CBP Officers Thwart Three Major Narcotics Smuggling Attempts Over Weekend Worth More Than $5.7 Million
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in the San Diego Field Office thwarted three major narcotics smuggling attempts over the weekend worth more than $5.7 million.
Border Patrol Assists in Rescue of Migrants Stranded in Tijuana River
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Border Patrol agents assisted in the rescue of a group of six adult Haitian nationals that became stranded in the Tijuana River Channel while attempting to illegally enter the United States on Wednesday.
RGV agents seize over 1000 pounds of marijuana and methamphetamines
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted five narcotic smuggling events in two days, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of over $1,000,000 in drugs.
Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Over $700K in Counterfeit Designer Brand Clothes, Shoes, Purses
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $700,000 in counterfeit designer brand name clothes, purses, scarves, sneakers and other items in Norfolk, Va., on March 16.
Discovery of stash house shut down at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working with Laredo Police Department (LPD) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shut down a stash house in Laredo, Texas.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded Youth of the Month honorees for March
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded the Youth of the Month honorees for March during a ceremony at Texas A&M International University.
CBP Officers Seize $126K in Unreported Currency at Hidalgo Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $126,000 in undeclared currency.
CBP Advises Traveling Public on Easter Egg Regulations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 or less per passenger and the shells may be decorated, etched, or painted but they must be clean, dry, and free of any egg residue (egg yolk and egg white have been removed). They may contain confetti or other unregulated items.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol closes stash house
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working together with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed a stash house preventing a human smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas.
It’s March Madness at the San Diego Field Office with “Elite Eight” Seizures in a Single Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office worked in collaboration to achieve a common goal: prevent illegal activity at our borders and protect our communities.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians rendered aid at local track meet
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) assigned to the Hebbronville Station rendered first aid at a high school track meet to an injured student in Hebbronville, Texas.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize 648 Counterfeit Samsung Smartphone Digitizers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit smartphone digitizers on St. Patrick’s Day so that unsuspecting consumers wouldn’t risk their luck at getting ripped off.
CBP Officers Thwart Two Alleged Child Smuggling Attempts at the Port of Hidalgo
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a woman in an alleged attempt to smuggle an undocumented minor through the Hidalgo International Bridge.
Reproductive health care: 3 updates you should know
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Significant changes have been made to Coast Guard policies to help ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care.