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Border Patrol arrests Mexican national wanted for murder
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Agents from El Paso Sector apprehended a Mexican national with an outstanding warrant for murder on Wednesday.
CBP to align Hours of Operations at the East Richford Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be reducing the hours of operations for the East Richford, Vermont Port of Entry (POE) from its current operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to align with the Glen Sutton Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) POE operating hours. CBP will continue operating two additional 24-hour POEs within 12 miles of East Richford, ensuring minimal impact on local traffic.
CBP Seizes Cocaine Worth $4.1 Million from Container Arriving in San Juan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 389 pounds (177 Kilograms) of cocaine found inside a container on board the ship M/V Lyktos arriving to Pier 15 stemming from the Dominican Republic Tuesday. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is $4.1 million.
U.S. Border Patrol urges migrants to not endanger their lives by swimming across U.S./Mexico maritime boundary line
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents assigned to the Imperial Beach Station continue to see migrants illegally enter the United States by swimming through the Pacific Ocean.
Four Migrants to be Prosecuted for Resisting Federal Officers in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presented a criminal complaint today against four migrants, three from the Dominican Republic and one from Haiti, for conduct before U.S. Coast Guard personnel after intercepting a vessel approximately 17 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
CBP Finds Fungi on Flower Stems
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists working at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, recently discovered an invasive fungus in a cargo shipment of Pacaya that required the importer to take immediate action upon notification as the shipment would not be allowed to enter the U.S.
CBP Seizes Cocaine Worth $4.1 Million from Container Arriving in San Juan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 389 pounds (177 Kilograms) of cocaine found inside a container on board the ship M/V Lyktos arriving to Pier 15 stemming from the Dominican Republic Tuesday. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is $4.1 million.
Cyber Mission Specialist “group lateral” Phase 2 applications due June 15
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The Coast Guard’s newest rating — Cyber Mission Specialist (CMS) — is quickly approaching full implementation, and the service is working to identify experts currently serving in other roles who can be brought into the fold.
The Long Blue Line: Lifesaving Station Galveston washed away in deadly 1900 hurricane
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Station was totally destroyed, all property and effects belonging to station lost, except boats, but their whereabouts are unknown except that of lifeboat, which was saved but is badly stoved and is lying about a mile and a half back from the beach at Texas City. Keeper’s watch stopped at 7:30 o’clock p.m., and he was wet some considerable time before that
AANHPI Heritage Month Spotlight — Anthony Lewandowski
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and today we are talking with Mr. Anthony Lewandowski, Resident Agent-in-Charge of the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) in Chicago, Illinois. We asked Lewandowski to reflect on his own personal history and heritage, and what it means to him to be a part of the Coast Guard workforce.
It's hurricane season. Are you ready?
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
As the hurricane season begins on Jun. 1, MyCG has assembled some tips and resources to help you and your family prepare for any hurricanes that may come your way. Become familiar with www.ready.gov and Center for Disease Control’s hurricane guide. Both sites offer preparedness tips as well as how to weather the storm, and what to do upon returning home if you are evacuated.
New system to help improve customer service
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Standing in line at the amusement park, you pass a sign that reads: “30 minutes from this point.” Now aware of the expectation, you know that in 30 minutes your stomach will be in your throat. You are an informed customer
Approximately 2,100 non-compliant Coast Guard iOS mobile devices lose connectivity on June 30
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
If you use a Coast Guard iPhone or iPad, make sure its enrolled in the enterprise mobile device management (MDM) solution by June 30, or your cellular service will be disconnected.
Four Migrants to be Prosecuted for Resisting Federal Officers in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presented a criminal complaint today against four migrants, three from the Dominican Republic and one from Haiti, for conduct before U.S. Coast Guard personnel after intercepting a vessel approximately 17 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Arrest Homicide Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of Dallas County.
CBP officers seize $38 million worth of methamphetamine at Otay Mesa Cargo Facility
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized $38 million worth of methamphetamine within a shipment of kale.
CBP officers seize $1.7 million in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Hidalgo International Bridge seized a significant amount of cocaine aboard a commercial bus in a single enforcement action over the weekend.
CBP, IBWC set to temporarily close the Amistad Dam Port of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Laredo Field Office will temporarily close the Amistad Dam International Bridge.
San Diego Field Office seizes $7.8 million worth of narcotics
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers within the San Diego Field Office are commended for their diligence and outstanding work for seizing $7.8 million worth of dangerous drugs in the week leading up to Memorial Day.
Emily Loredo named Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year for 2022 - 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 3, 2023
Emily Loredo, a senior at Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School (CHS), was selected as the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Year for 2022 - 2023. Laredo North Station Patrol Agent in Charge Jaime A. Fierro announced the selection during a ceremony at Main Event in Laredo, Texas.