News from 2023


ERO Boston removes unlawfully present Ecuadoran citizen convicted of vehicular manslaughter in notorious Massachusetts case

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston deportation officers arrested and removed to Ecuador an unlawfully present Ecuadoran citizen on March 31.


US files forfeiture action against more than 1 million rounds of ammunition enroute from Iran to Yemen

The Justice Department announced the filing of a forfeiture complaint against over 1 million rounds of ammunition, thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades,


ERO Boston removes Colombian citizen who unlawfully entered US twice

Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston removed a Colombian citizen to Colombia on April 3.


HSI Kansas City hosts first Women in Leadership symposium

Inspirational event featured 5 accomplished women in local, state and federal government


Human smuggler sent to prison for role in deadly hostage-taking scheme following HSI Victoria-led investigation

A federal judge sentenced a human smuggler April 3 to more than 12 years in prison for his role in a deadly hostage-taking scheme.


Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize 648 Counterfeit Samsung Smartphone Digitizers

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.


RGV agents find a missing juvenile

Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Border Patrol agents locate a missing juvenile and seize $64,000.


Dangerous prohibited items seized by Minnesota CBP before they enter U.S.

At an Express Consignment Operations (ECO) hub near Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted three shipments containing dangerous prohibited items arriving from overseas.


Laredo Port of Entry Prepares and Implements Facilitation Measures Considering Increased Holiday Traffic

As the nation approaches Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas border.


CBP Announces Temporary Expansion of Hours at 4 Northern Border Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that it will begin a 120-day temporary expansion of hours at four northern border ports of entry (POE), April 1.


Laredo Port of Entry Prepares and Implements Facilitation Measures Considering Increased Holiday Traffic

As the nation approaches Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Port of Entry will soon begin to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States through the South Texas border.


CBP Officers Seize over $7 Million in Methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $7,400,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of charcoal.


U.S. Border Patrol makes over 250 apprehensions in less than 13 hours

U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the San Diego Sector Imperial Beach Station encountered 290 individuals illegally crossing into the U.S., from over 30 different countries, in less than 13 hours.


CBP officers seize an estimated $135k in cocaine at the port of Ysleta

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry intercepted 15.65 pounds of cocaine on two separate unrelated incidents last week.


CBP Asks Travelers to Get Ready for Spring Season Arrivals in the Caribbean

CBP Asks Travelers to Get Ready for Spring Season Arrivals in the Caribbean


Concerned Citizens Lead to Rescue of Shoeless Woman with Severe Frostbite Injury

Concerned Citizens Lead to Rescue of Shoeless Woman with Severe Frostbite Injury


Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted felon

Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted felon


Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests convicted sex offender

Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests convicted sex offender


CBP’s Spring 2023 Virtual Career Expo aims to bring more women into law enforcement

CBP’s Spring 2023 Virtual Career Expo aims to bring more women into law enforcement


San Diego Field Office encourages travelers to plan ahead as Easter holiday travel begins

San Diego Field Office encourages travelers to plan ahead as Easter holiday travel begins