News from May 2023
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on May 17
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
“Senate“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D469-D470 on May 17
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.
Cincinnati CBP intercepts over 70 shipments of unapproved cosmetic injectables in 2 weeks
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Throughout the last two weeks, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized 78 shipments of unapproved cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Juvéderm, and other fillers.
3 shipments containing 3,165 counterfeit items worth over $3.1M Seized by Louisville CBP in 1 night
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
May 8 was a busy night for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville. CBP officers in Louisville seized three shipments containing various luxury items.
CBP Officers Seize Several Counterfeit Purses Ahead of Mother’s Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge Port of Entry seized several designer purses for bearing counterfeit trademarks.
Global Entry enrollment upon arrival available at the Port of San Diego
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers Enrollment upon Arrival at the Port of San Diego, located at the San Diego International Airport, for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants to complete their interview.
CBP Atlanta Delivers Counterfeit Awareness to Airport Travelers
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers and import specialists presented an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) outreach with travelers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) on Wednesday.
Border Patrol Agents foil human smuggling attempt
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Grand Forks Sector, along with the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office, stopped a human smuggling attempt near Caribou, Minnesota on May 11.
Houlton Border Patrol Explorer Post Returns to Washington D.C. for Police Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Houlton Border Patrol Explorer Post 1820 traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in National Police Week activities.
Laredo Port of Entry Honor Guard earns award in National Police Week competition
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The Laredo Port of Entry Honor Guard Drill Team performed in the prestigious annual Steve Young National Honor Guard competition this week in Washington, DC and earned the Chief Judge’s Award.
Gang members apprehended by Laredo Sector Border Patrol
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South Station apprehended two individuals with extensive criminal history and gang affiliation in Laredo, Texas.
Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $270K
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $270,000 in street value.
Port of Champlain CBP Officers Discover Stolen Vehicle Valued at More Than $100,000
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Champlain Port of Entry recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz.
CBP Releases April 2023 Monthly Operational Update
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for April 2023, which can be viewed online here.
CBP Agriculture Specialists at JFK Discover Live Larvae Among Plastic Flowers
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U. S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) International Mail Facility (IMF) found some real pests among a shipment of plastic flowers from Kenya.
Jesus “Louie” Chavez named new Columbus Port Director
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Columbus Port Director Jesus L. “Louie” Chavez was formally sworn into office this morning at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries gathered as Mr. Chavez recited the oath of office during a ceremony at the Columbus port of entry.
CBP reminds boaters of small vessels their reporting requirements
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Boating season is upon us, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers of small vessels the reporting requirements in the Great Lakes region.