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Coast Guard celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month on June 22
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The Coast Guard will host honored speaker Lt. Gen. Leah Lauderback, U.S. Air Force, on June 22, as she discusses the Coast Guard’s Pride theme: “Voices for Change: Advocating for Inclusivity.”
The Long Blue Line: Into the eye of a storm on the wings of an Albatross — Hurricane Laurie, 50 years ago!
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
On October 21, 1969, The 67-foot wooden fishing vessel Dell G, a former codfish schooner with cut-down masts, just survived a “squall line” reported when asking for assistance from the Coast Guard in New Orleans at 1:10 p.m
RGV Sector, Air and Marine agents help rescue mother and son from drowning
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) received a phone call for two subjects in distress downriver of the Anzalduas Dam, near Mission, Texas.
CBP Provides Travel Tips for Hajj Travelers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers preparing for their pilgrimage to the Hajj to be aware of important travel tips to help ensure a smooth return into the United States.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents halted two human smuggling attempts at I-35 checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents halted two human smuggling attempts in commercial vehicles at the I-35 checkpoint.
CBP officers seize 111 pounds of methamphetamine at the Ysleta Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas intercepted 111 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $330,000.
San Diego CBP officers seize narcotics found throughout vehicle
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Otay Mesa port of entry discovered fentanyl pills and methamphetamine concealed in the dashboard, center console, and spare tire compartment of a vehicle
Border Patrol checkpoints interdict hard narcotics
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents, coordinating with investigative agencies, successfully interdicted two cocaine smuggling events over the weekend.
Second largest seizure of Totoaba Swim Bladders by Arizona CBP Officers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Nogales seized 242 pounds of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and Endangered Species Act (ESA)-protected Totoaba swim bladders with an estimated value of $2,700,000.00.
CBP Seizes 217 Pounds of Cocaine at Blue Water Bridge Discovery occurred during inspections of outbound commercial cargo
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Area Port of Port Huron intercepted approximately 200 pounds of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry, June 8.
Statement from Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller on CBP Leadership Transitions
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Statement from Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller on CBP Leadership Transitions
Joel Martinez selected as Chief Patrol Agent, Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Acting CBP Commissioner, Troy A. Miller, and Chief Raul L. Ortiz, are pleased to announce the selection of Joel Martinez for the Senior Executive Service position of Chief Patrol Agent (CPA), Laredo Sector.
$637,000 of counterfeit goods stopped by CBP Officers in Chicago
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
On June 4, at Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Facility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers inspected a shipment manifested as ‘Fashion Sunglasses’ and found a lot more than pairs of glasses. The shipment instead contained sunglasses as well as designer socks and luxury brand watches, all deemed to be inauthentic and bearing counterfeit marks, by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency’s trade experts.
Wrong Turn onto the Rainbow Bridge Lands Driver in Jail After CBP Officers Discover the Vehicle Was Stolen
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a stolen vehicle that was encountered at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing.
CBP officers seize rooster blades and medication
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry seized fighting blades and assorted veterinary medications for rooster fighting, concealed within a vehicle.
Wilmington, Delaware CBP Reports First Local Interception of Citrus Weevil Species
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Citrus weevils may be small, but they pose a serious threat, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a species of citrus weevil never reported before in Wilmington, Delaware.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents halt narcotic smuggling attempt in Zapata, Texas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Zapata Station halted a narcotic smuggle attempt in Zapata, Texas.
CBP Officers Arrest Florida Murder Suspect
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Champlain arrested an individual wanted out of the state of Florida for homicide.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize Nearly $15M in Counterfeit Currency
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Fifteen million dollars could do a lot of good, but when that currency is fake, it could ruin a lot of lives. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s recent seizures of four huge loads of counterfeit currency in Philadelphia may prevent a lot of people from becoming victims.
Delaware CBP Officers Seize Opium Poppy Pod Shipment destined to Dover, Delaware
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a shipment of opium poppy pods in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday that was destined to an address in Dover, Del.