News from May 2023
Haitian national who bit ICE officers on aircraft sentenced after OPR investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
A federal jury convicted a Haitian national on May 2 of two counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees and inflicting bodily injury.
DeSoto County Sheriff, SRI Tech protect employees through IMAGE program
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) recognized the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office and SRI Tech Solutions, Inc. for enrolling in a federal employment compliance program during two recent ceremonies.
ERO Boston arrests previously removed Dominican national convicted of fentanyl trafficking
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present citizen of the Dominican Republic in Chestnut Hill on April 27.
Former San Diego resident charged with COVID relief fraud, money laundering
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
An investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Small Business Administration resulted in federal charges for a former San Diego resident living in Morocco.
ERO Houston removes Salvadoran fugitive with ties to MS-13
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, removed Marco Antonio Vigil Argueta, from the U.S. on May 5.
ERO Newark arrests Brazilian national wanted in Brazil for murder
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark arrested a citizen and national of Brazil in Long Branch, New Jersey, on May 5. He is wanted by Brazilian authorities to serve a 12-year sentence for aggravated murder.
Nigerian national extradited to face fraud, money laundering charges in US after HSI Baltimore investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Defendant is first of 3 Nigerian nationals facing federal charges for more than $6 million fraud scheme
ERO Boston arrests Dominican national charged with possession and intent to distribute narcotics
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a citizen of the Dominican Republic May 3 in Quincy, Massachusetts.
ICE arrests 14 known or suspected human rights violators during national operation
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took targeted enforcement action against removable noncitizens, including those with a final order of removal, who present a danger to communities and have known or suspected roles in human rights violations during a nationwide operation, April 24-28.
HSI investigation results in 40-year sentence for Southern California woman
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
She was convicted of producing child sexual abuse material, including material involving an infant
ICE announces new process for placing family units in expedited removal
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Part of ongoing consequences for unlawful entry to the US
CBP officers seize over $96K in undeclared currency at the Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
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.
CBP Interdicts Vessels in Culebra and Vieques Islands Seizing 136 Bricks of Cocaine in Separate Incidents
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
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.
CBP enhances oversight and accountability by hiring new criminal investigators
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
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.
Chinese National Indicted in Puerto Rico for Fraud Scheme to Avoid Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
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.
CBP officers seize over $800K in methamphetamine at the Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
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.
Border Patrol closes two stash houses at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South and Laredo North Station closed two stash houses in Laredo, Texas.
CBP Makes Changes to CBP One™ App
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced changes to the CBP One™ app to expand the number of appointments available, allow for additional time to complete requests, and prioritize those who have been waiting the longest.
Roses are red violets are blue CBP has Mother’s Day tips for you
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists want to remind the traveling public of the restrictions on certain commodities imported from Mexico.
CBP Officers seize ammunition, rifle magazines, marijuana and fentanyl at the Ysleta Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta port of entry in El Paso have had a busy 48 hours. Three enforcement actions led to the interception of marijuana, fentanyl, ammunition, and rifle magazines.