News from July 2023
Two stash houses shut down at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South station shut down two stash houses in Laredo, Texas.
CBP continues to set global standard in fight against forced labor one year of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act implementation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
CBP continues to lead U.S. government efforts to eliminate goods from the supply chain made with forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR), one year after the agency began implementing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Abuse
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male wanted for sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
CBP Introduces Customs Broker Education Requirements
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new continuing education requirement for customs brokers, which will enhance compliant trade and protect against illicit trade entering U.S. commerce in an increasingly interconnected global trade environment.
Homicide Suspect Apprehended at Otay Mesa Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry apprehended a male subject with an outstanding warrant for homicide.
Advisory committee recommends modernization, facilitation during public meeting
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Last week, the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) held its quarterly public meeting June 14 and unanimously passed 24 recommendations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection —including 16 on the agency’s trade modernization efforts— marking a major milestone for the advisory committee.
U.S. Candidate Ian Saunders Elected Secretary General of the World Customs Organization
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Ian Saunders, the United States’ candidate and currently Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, was elected to become the next Secretary General of the World Customs Organization today in Brussels, Belgium.
CBP officers apprehend fugitive wanted for homicide at Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Luis Angel Castillo Francisco, a male Mexican citizen from San Luis Acatlan, Guerrero, Mexico wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide.
Roberto Vaquero Takes Command as Director of CBP San Juan Field Operations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
With the backdrop of the historic Castillo San Cristobal in Old San Juan, Roberto Vaquero assumed Command of the San Juan Office of Field Operations during a ceremony held Thursday morning.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Intercepted a Human Smuggling Attempt Using a Portable Barn
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station intercepted a human smuggling attempt using a portable barn in Hebbronville, Texas.
CBP Officers Prevent Live Parrots from Being Smuggled into US
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the San Ysidro port of entry, seized thirteen live yellow-headed parrots concealed in duffel bags inside a vehicle.
Agenda Announced for CBP’s Inaugural Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the agenda and speakers for the inaugural Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum being held July 11 at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia.
Coast Guard transfers 14 migrants, one deceased person to Bahamas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Legare transferred 14 migrants and one deceased person to the Bahamas following the interdiction of a migrant venture in Bahamian waters, Tuesday.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Blackfin holds change-of-command ceremony
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Lt. j.g. James Morrison III relieved Lt. Christina Sandstedt as commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Blackfin during a change-of-command ceremony Thursday in Santa Barbara, California.
Coast Guard transfers 20 people to Bahamas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Coast Guard crews transferred 20 people to the Bahamas over four days, with these encounters coming from two separate voyages, originating from the Bahamas.
Change of Command set for Coast Guard Sector Detroit
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Coast Guard Sector Detroit will undergo a change of command June 30 as Capt. Brad W. Kelly passes the torch to Capt. Richard P. Armstrong in a formal ceremony at the Grosse
Coast Guard medevacs motor vessel crewmember near Grand Isle, La.
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
The Coast Guard medevaced a motor vessel crewmember Thursday approximately 20 miles southwest of Grand Isle, Louisiana.
Sector Sault Ste. Marie holds Change-of-Command Ceremony
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Coast Guard Capt. James Bendle relieved Capt. Anthony Jones as commander, Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie during a change-of-command ceremony on Friday, June 23, here.
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak holds change of command ceremony
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and crew held a change of command ceremony, Thursday, in Kodiak.
Coast Guard Force Readiness Command holds change-of-command ceremony in Yorktown
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jul 1, 2023
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jeffrey K. Randall relieved Rear Adm. M. W. (Joe) Raymond as commander of Coast Guard Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) during a change-of-command ceremony Wednesday at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown.