News from May 2023
Over 900 pounds of marijuana with a street value over $2 million intercepted by Louisville CBP
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized 36 boxes containing a total of 909 pounds of marijuana on April 25.
Not so trusted travelers revealed after CBP officers intercept $1 million worth of narcotics
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two SENTRI members attempting to smuggle over $1 million worth of narcotics at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa port of entry.
El Paso Sector conducts dangers of crossing the border safety event
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector conducted a border safety media event Tuesday at the border to highlight the dangers migrants face when entrusting themselves to transnational criminal organizations to illegally smuggle them across the border.
Falfurrias agents stop major human smuggling attempt
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted the driver of a commercial vehicle attempting to smuggle 45 people on Monday morning.
CBP Seizes 3,175 Pounds of Marijuana at Detroit Cargo Facility
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Port of Detroit intercepted 3,175 pounds of marijuana at the Fort Street Cargo Facility, April 20.
Baltimore CBP and FDA Seize $688k Shipment of Apetamin, an Appetite-Stimulating and Potentially Harmful Supplement
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
For decades, consumers have been bombarded with products pitching weight loss that failed to work as promised, or worse, that presented health complications to consumers. Now, social media and the internet marketplace is fostering a trend reversal and pitching supplements to help consumers bulk up to a more-curvy appearance.
CBP Starts Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the deployment Wednesday of Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).
U.S. Border Patrol conducts border safety event in Presidio
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector conducted a border safety initiative event at the Presidio Station today to raise awareness about the dangers of illegally crossing the border and the sector’s efforts to rescue migrants in distress.
CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept 10 baby parrots at Hidalgo International Bridge
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
CBP officers and agriculture specialists at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 10 live baby parrots in a single enforcement action.
CBP Initiates Use of Face Kiosks without Receipt for Global Entry at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ( SJU )
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) announced Wednesday the use of face-recognition kiosks, without receipt, from the Global Entry program for Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ( SJU ).
Officers: If you are interested in afloat assignments, this roadshow is for you
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Officer Personnel Management’s (OPM), Career Management Branch (OPM-4) hosts its sixth virtual road show May 10, at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
New: Sexual assault victims can 'disclose' an incident to a confidant
By DOL Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Coast Guard just updated its Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Policy as part of its continuing efforts to combat sexual violence and support victims of sexual assault.
TSA prevents man from carrying handgun through Newark Liberty International Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
A Georgia man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport stopped him with a .38 caliber handgun in his carry-on bag earlier today (April 28). The firearm was loaded with six bullets.
TSA officers stop loaded firearm from entering aircraft cabin at Portland International Jetport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected Portland International Jetport’s (PWM) second firearm in 2023 on Thursday, April 27.
TSA officers stop second loaded firearm in four days at Portland International Jetport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected another firearm at Portland International Jetport (PWM) on Sunday, April 30. This was the third firearm detection at PWM this year, tying the total number of firearms detected at PWM in 2022.
TSA completes transition to federalized security operations at Jackson Hole Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Monday completed the transition of security screening duties at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) from contracted services to a fully federal operation.
TSA intercepts nine guns in April at Indianapolis International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration officers at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) discovered nine firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.
TSA intercepts five guns in April at John Glenn Columbus q International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration officers at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) discovered five firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.
TSA officers intercept loaded firearm at Bradley International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Connecticut resident from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane Monday, May 1, 2023 at Bradley International Airport (BDL).
Westmoreland County woman caught with loaded gun by TSA at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
A Westmoreland County, Pa., woman was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport early this morning with her handgun in her carry-on bag. The gun was loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber.