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Title 42 termination does not alter maritime migration policies
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The termination of Title 42 public health order does not alter the maritime migration policies, and the U.S. maritime borders remain closed.
Coast Guard Academy Commencement 2023 Media Advisory
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will deliver the keynote address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 142nd commencement exercises at Cadet Memorial Field on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m.
USCGC Thetis returns home following 66-day multi-mission Caribbean Sea patrol
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The crew of the USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) returned to their home port in Key West, Thursday, following a 66-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea.
Agents discover 28 migrants inside a stash house at Laredo Sector
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered migrants inside a stash house operation in Laredo, Texas.
CBP reminds boaters of small vessels their reporting requirements
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Boating season is upon us, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers of small vessels the reporting requirements in the Great Lakes region.
Jesus “Louie” Chavez named new Columbus Port Director
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Columbus Port Director Jesus L. “Louie” Chavez was formally sworn into office this morning at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries gathered as Mr. Chavez recited the oath of office during a ceremony at the Columbus port of entry.
CBP Agriculture Specialists at JFK Discover Live Larvae Among Plastic Flowers
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U. S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) International Mail Facility (IMF) found some real pests among a shipment of plastic flowers from Kenya.
CBP Releases April 2023 Monthly Operational Update
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for April 2023, which can be viewed online here.
Port of Champlain CBP Officers Discover Stolen Vehicle Valued at More Than $100,000
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Champlain Port of Entry recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz.
Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $270K
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $270,000 in street value.
Gang members apprehended by Laredo Sector Border Patrol
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South Station apprehended two individuals with extensive criminal history and gang affiliation in Laredo, Texas.
Laredo Port of Entry Honor Guard earns award in National Police Week competition
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The Laredo Port of Entry Honor Guard Drill Team performed in the prestigious annual Steve Young National Honor Guard competition this week in Washington, DC and earned the Chief Judge’s Award.
Houlton Border Patrol Explorer Post Returns to Washington D.C. for Police Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Houlton Border Patrol Explorer Post 1820 traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in National Police Week activities.
Border Patrol Agents foil human smuggling attempt
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Grand Forks Sector, along with the Kittson County Sheriff’s Office, stopped a human smuggling attempt near Caribou, Minnesota on May 11.
CBP Atlanta Delivers Counterfeit Awareness to Airport Travelers
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers and import specialists presented an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) outreach with travelers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) on Wednesday.
Global Entry enrollment upon arrival available at the Port of San Diego
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers Enrollment upon Arrival at the Port of San Diego, located at the San Diego International Airport, for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants to complete their interview.
CBP Officers Seize Several Counterfeit Purses Ahead of Mother’s Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge Port of Entry seized several designer purses for bearing counterfeit trademarks.
3 shipments containing 3,165 counterfeit items worth over $3.1M Seized by Louisville CBP in 1 night
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
May 8 was a busy night for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville. CBP officers in Louisville seized three shipments containing various luxury items.
Cincinnati CBP intercepts over 70 shipments of unapproved cosmetic injectables in 2 weeks
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Throughout the last two weeks, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized 78 shipments of unapproved cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Juvéderm, and other fillers.
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.