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CBP Chicago Stops Counterfeits that May Fund Organized Crime
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
At the Chicago O’Hare’s International Mail Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted two shipments containing a total of 354 counterfeit designer products on March 20.
MS-13 Gang Member Arrested Attempting Illegal Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a documented “Mara Salvatrucha” gang member, Sunday evening.
AMO rescues injured woman from Arizona mountains
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) air crews worked together to save a 65-year-old injured woman near Tanque Verde Falls in Arizona last week.
RGV Water Rescue Initiative Kicks Off to Save Lives in Remote and Inhospitable Areas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Missing Migrant Program (MMP) has deployed numerous landmark markers to aid migrants who become lost during their journey into the United States
CBP is Hiring Officers for US Virgin Islands
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring officers to serve with CBP in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Convicted Child Sex Offender Arrested by Del Rio Sector Agents
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested a convicted child sex offender, shortly after he illegally entered the United States, March 16.
CBP Officers Seize 34 Weapons, 68 Magazines 461 Rounds at Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Outbound Enforcement Action
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines and ammunition in a single outbound enforcement action.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted sex offender
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo South Station apprehended a convicted sex offender in Rio Bravo, Texas.
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.