News from 2023
ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present fugitive convicted of document fraud in Brazil
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a Brazilian national with an international arrest warrant in Burlington on Feb. 17.
ERO Boston arrests female fugitive wanted by Ecuadorian authorities for fraud, embezzlement
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston’s Fugitive Operations Team in Hartford, Connecticut, arrested a 38-year-old unlawfully present Ecuadorian woman wanted on charges of fraud and embezzlement in Ecuador.
ERO Newark arrests Brazilian fugitive sentenced to 15 years for murder
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
On March 3, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark arrested a citizen and national of Brazil in Newark who was subject to a foreign arrest warrant and is wanted in Brazil to serve 15 years and six months in prison for murder.
HSI Harlingen investigation leads to guilty plea for human smuggling resulting in child’s death
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
A Mexican citizen pleaded guilty to attempted human smuggling resulting in death following an investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Harlingen with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol, the Brownsville Police Department and the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office.
Texas man admits to abusing minor relative to produce child sexual abuse material
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
A South Texas man pleaded guilty March 7 to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Laredo Police Department.
Texas man imprisoned for conspiring to steal sensitive military equipment, running illegal gambling operation
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
A judge sentenced a Texas man to more than two years in federal prison and ordered him to pay more than $1 million in restitution following convictions for conspiring to steal sensitive military equipment and operating an illegal gambling business.
Arizona man accused of fraud, forgery and theft involving federal Paycheck Protection Program loans
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
Late last month, an Arizona grand jury indicted a local man for numerous crimes related to financial fraud schemes. Officials allege that the crimes occurred between June 1, 2020, and June 1, 2021
ERO Salt Lake City removes Mexican fugitive wanted for robbery
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Salt Lake City field office removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive from the United States who was wanted in Mexico for robbery on March 7.
ERO New York City apprehends foreign fugitive wanted in Ecuador for homicide, rape
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
On March 2, officers from Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City’s Newburgh office arrested a foreign fugitive without incident. The fugitive is wanted in Ecuador for homicide and rape.
Joint HSI-FBI investigation lands MS-13 member a life sentence for racketeering conspiracy, murder
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore and the FBI’s Washington field office resulted in a sentence of life in federal prison for a member of the notorious MS-13 street gang. On March 6, a federal judge sentenced Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa, 33, of Landover Hills, for racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering conspiracies, committing murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to destroy and conceal evidence connected to his participation a transnational criminal enterprise.
HSI San Antonio investigation results 6-year sentence for human smuggler
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
On March 9, a federal judge in Del Rio sentenced Enrique Rodriguez, 21, of San Antonio, to 78 months in prison for conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in serious bodily injury or placing lives in jeopardy. In addition to his prison sentence, the judge ordered him to pay $205,827.97 in restitution.
Arizona man sentenced for attempted ammunition trafficking after HSI Nogales investigation
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
A federal judge sentenced an Arizona man March 6 to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to smuggle ammunition to Mexico. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Nogales investigated the case.
HSI Laredo investigation leads to Nicaraguan citizen's guilty plea in deadly smuggling conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 19, 2023
Arling Antonio Gutierrez-Garcia, 49, a Nicaraguan citizen unlawfully present in the United States pleaded guilty March 10 to conspiracy to transport noncitizens.
Marine City Patrol Inspector Posthumously Awarded with Line-of-Duty Death Determination
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A Line of Duty Death Determination Committee was convened on March 3 to review the circumstances and make a line of duty death determination regarding the death of Patrol Inspector Orin F. Hush, who was killed in 1927.
Del Rio Sector Agents Arrest Two Child Sex Offenders
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested two convicted child sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States.
Spring Break Vacation Tips: Know Before You Go
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Spring break is upon us here in Arizona, which means vacationers will flock to destinations south of the border, such as Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) and San Carlos, Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants to ensure travelers enjoy a smooth and efficient processing experience upon their return home from spring break vacations.
AMO, FURA Seize 1,151 Pounds of Cocaine in Northern Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces for Rapid Action (FURA) units seized Monday 1,151 pounds (522.1 kilos) of cocaine and arrested four non-citizens from the Dominican Republic attempting to smuggle contraband via northern Puerto Rico.
CBP Officers Save the Life of an Infant at Mariposa Crossing
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer assigned to the Area Port of Nogales, Ariz. performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unresponsive two-month-old United States citizen child.
Agents Use Advanced Technology to Foil Human Smuggling Attempt
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
On March 6, Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted a human smuggling attempt near Encino, Texas, apprehending five migrants.
CBP Officers Seize $2.4 Million in Methamphetamine at Eagle Pass International Bridge I
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $2.4 million in alleged methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.