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Busy weekend for Laredo Sector Border Patrol
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Busy weekend for Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents. A total of five human smuggling attempts resulted in the apprehension of nearly 20 undocumented individuals at the I-35 checkpoint.
Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Newton-Azrak station arrested two men Wednesday morning when agents found 73 pounds of cocaine inside their vehicle.
Weekly Recap: RGV Sector Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Subjects with Outstanding Warrants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested four gang members, a sex offender, a criminal migrant and two U.S. citizens (USC) with active warrants.
U.S. Border Patrol Warns of Inclement Weather in the San Diego Border Region
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The San Diego Sector Border Patrol is cautioning potential migrants of the dangers of inclement weather impacting San Diego County.
CBP, FURA Apprehend 18 Migrants and Seize 1,006 Pounds of Cocaine in separate incidents in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operational components and the Puerto Rico Police Department FURA apprehended between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning 18 non-citizens of the Dominican Republic and seized 1,006 Pounds (456.2 kilograms) of cocaine, in two separate incidents in Cabo Rojo and Toa Baja.
Smugglers 'Melon-choly' After CBP Officers Intercept Over $1.5 Million Worth of Cocaine Concealed in Watermelon Shipment
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of watermelons.
CBP Intercepts Giant Snails at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted six Giant African Snails at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
CBP Arrests Georgia Murder Suspect in Niagara Falls
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo arrested an individual wanted out of the state of Georgia for homicide.
CBP Officers Arrest 38 Fugitives Including Three Men Sought for Sexual Offenses Against Children
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry have apprehended 38 fugitives since the beginning of March, including three men wanted for sexual offences against children.
CBP Intercepts Counterfeit Stamps
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport seized 4,080 counterfeit U.S. postage stamps.
Philadelphia CBP Bags Downers Destined ‘Down East’
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia unwrapped a present from Kosovo on Tuesday, but the gift was a bit of a downer.
Assaults, Rescues and Abandoned Children in the RGV
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents had a violent encounter, prevented an individual from drowning and saved three abandoned children near the river.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol foils two human smuggling attempts
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents foiled two human smuggling attempts at the I-35 Border Patrol checkpoint that resulted in the apprehension of several individuals.
CBP, Coast Guard Apprehend 18 Stowaway Migrants in a Barge Arriving in San Juan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard apprehended Tuesday 18 non-citizens of the Dominican Republic that arrived into the Port of San Juan stowed away in a barge arriving from Jacksonville, Florida.
CBP Officers Seize Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Cocaine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry intercepted approximately 121 pounds of methamphetamine, 30 pounds of fentanyl and 0.58 pounds of cocaine in the span of one week. Concealment methods included hidden compartments in vehicles and body carriers.
CBP Officers Seize $1.4 Million in Hard Narcotics at Hidalgo International Bridge in Poly-Drug Load
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently seized cocaine and methamphetamine that totaled over $1.4 million in street value in a single enforcement action.
Gold Nuggets and Bars Worth $67,830 Seized by Cincinnati CBP
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
On March 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the Port of Cincinnati seized an outbound shipment declared as containing clothing after they discovered it also contained loose gold and gold bars worth far more than the declared value of $125 USD
Lessons from an unconventional leader
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
What can a 63-year-old Italian soccer coach teach us about leadership? A lot more than you might think
Coast Guard new recruiting look is here!
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Admiral Linda Fagan, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, revealed the new recruiting look at the State of the Coast Guard address Mar. 7.
Coast Guard clarifies naturalization through military service policy
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
The Coast Guard has updated its naturalization-through-service policy to align with federal legislation.