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Congratulations, Coast Guard Academy Class of 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Class of 2023 arrived at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on July 1, 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, these 247 graduates are heading out to Coast Guard units across the nation to serve as the future leaders of the service.
The Long Blue Line: Evidence suggests the Midgetts actually were Mighty!
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
In 1974, Nell Wise Wechter put to paper what had been known by the locals on the Outer Banks for decades: the Midgett family was mighty. Wechter, previously known for young adult novels, strayed from her usual genre by writing The Mighty Midgetts of Chicamacomico about the three Midgett keepers at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station: Little Bannister Midgett, John Allen Midgett, and Levene Midgett.
CBP Arrests Two Fugitives from Justice Over Weekend
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge and Rainbow border crossings, had two encounters with United States citizens who were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
CBP Issues Tips as Caribbean Summer Travel Starts
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Agency reiterates prohibition on pork related products from the Dominican Republic due to African Swine Fever
One Night of Dangerous Drugs Seized by Cincinnati CBP
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
On May 17, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted four shipments containing Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ketamine. The shipments were from Colombia, Dominican Republic, and the United Kingdom, and were heading to residential addresses in California, New York, Michigan, and the United Kingdom.
2 Giant African Snails seized by CBP Agriculture Specialists in Louisville
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted two giant African snails at the Louisville Port of Entry on May 18.
Four migrants encountered after illegal entry; Border Patrol agents seize vehicle, weapon, drugs, money
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Sweetgrass Station apprehended four individuals and seized narcotics, a loaded firearm, cash and a vehicle on Sunday.
CBP Encourages Travelers to Plan Ahead as Summer Travel Season Begins
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, kicking-off the unofficial start to the summer travel season, US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations advises travelers to review travel requirements for entering the United States.
Border Patrol Agents discover 11 migrants inside the cab of a commercial vehicle at the Laredo Sector I-35 checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discover migrants hiding inside a commercial vehicle at the I-35 checkpoint.
4 fake designer watches worth over $577,000 seized by Cincinnati CBP
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing multiple watches on May 3. The watches, which came from Hong Kong, would have had a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $577,800 had they been legitimate
Rescue at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted the driver of a passenger vehicle attempting to smuggle three people on Sunday evening.
CBP officers apprehend fugitive wanted for murder at Hidalgo International Bridge
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Rigoberto Resendez, a male U.S. citizen from Queretaro, Mexico wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for murder.
CBP EMTs Save Unconscious Woman’s Life at JFK
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
11 minutes felt like an eternity, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection emergency medical technicians administered two doses of Narcan to an unconscious woman outside Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday.
San Diego Border Patrol agents report gunfire in two recent incidents
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
In two separate incidents, gunfire was reported by San Diego Sector (SDC) Border Patrol agents patrolling the immediate international border with Mexico.
CBP Issues Tips as Caribbean Summer Travel Starts
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Agency reiterates prohibition on pork related products from the Dominican Republic due to African Swine Fever
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for coercion, enticement and possession of child sexual abuse material
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Raul Arias Marxuach sentenced Francisco Xavier Ortiz-Colon to 30 years in prison, 10 years of supervised release, and registration as a sex offender for nine counts of production of child pornography, eight counts of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual conduct, one count of receipt of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography. On November 9, 2022, Ortiz-Colon was found guilty of 19 counts of child pornography offenses.
5 Missouri residents sentenced for child exploitation enterprise following joint HSI investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Springfield man sentenced to life in prison
HSI Charleston personnel recognized for outstanding contributions to law enforcement in West Virginia
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia recently recognized several members of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Charleston for their work in combating crime in West Virginia. The HSI Charleston special agents and support staff received recognition during two separate ceremonies in Charleston in May 2023.
ERO Boston arrests Jamaican citizen facing drugs, firearms charges
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present citizen of Jamaica in Charlestown on May 18. The individual is facing multiple local criminal charges including narcotics, firearms and motor vehicle charges.
ERO San Francisco removes felon to Mexico
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) San Francisco, with assistance from officers with ERO San Diego, removed a felon and foreign fugitive to Mexico on May 4. Robin Salinas Macal, 30, a Mexican national, was removed after having recently served time at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu for distribution of narcotics.