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DHS’s new Operation Blue Lotus has already stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from entering the United States
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, DHS announced that Operation Blue Lotus, a new coordinated and surge operation targeting the smuggling of fentanyl, stopped more than 900 pounds of fentanyl from coming into the United States in its first week. Led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and...
DHS And Republic of Korea Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual Digitalization Goals
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: SEOUL, South Korea - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication...
Somervell County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Somervell County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
Private Nonprofits, including Houses of Worship, Eligible for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations, may be eligible to apply for federal assistance to help recover from damage in the California counties affected by the severe January winter storms and flooding.
DHS and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement for Homeland Security Research and Development
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: SEOUL, South Korea - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on enhancing domestic security capabilities through the exchange of information and applications of emerging technologies.
TSA highlights INDs gold-standard security model with two-week training for international delegation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: INDIANAPOLIS Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are hosting high-level aviation officials from the Philippines for two weeks of training in Indianapolis, part of an international partnership aimed at improving security at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
Homeland Security Department discusses Regulated Navigation Area; Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL on March 20
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
“Budget (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 15
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
“Budget (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S782-S783 on March 15
Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Cape Canaveral Offshore Launch Area, FL discussed on March 20 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA officers prevent two individuals from carrying guns through checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) prevented two Pennsylvania residents from bringing their handguns through the security checkpoint on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18.
TSA recruiting officers to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: ROANOKE, Va. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire women and men to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons and is participating in two upcoming hiring events.
Homeland Security Department discusses Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Canine Training Center Adoption Application on March 20
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Via Snapchat While on Bond for Similar Charges
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Brad Bevington, 51, of Indianapolis was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.
Federal Jury Convicts Fort McCoy Man of Attempting to Entice a 12-Year-Old Child to Engage In Sexual Activity
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Jorge Mojocoa (69, Fort McCoy) guilty of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sex
Former Louisiana Woman Pled Guilty To Preparing Over 110 Fraudulent PPP Loans Totaling Over $1.1 Million Dollars
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that SHARNAE EVERY (“EVERY”), age 27, of Houston, Texas, pled guilty on March 2, 2023 to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349.
Cape Coral Caretakers Plead Guilty To Stealing More Than Half A Million Dollars From Elderly Victim
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Diane Durbon and Brittany Lukasik, both of Cape Coral, today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Federal Jury Convicts O’Fallon Man of Enticing a Minor
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
In a U.S. District courtroom on Wednesday, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict after a three-day trial for an O’Fallon man charged with enticing a minor.
TSA officers stop firearm at Boston Logan International
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a New Hampshire resident from carrying a firearm onto an airplane Monday morning at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in three west coast cities
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals in Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco
TSA officers prevent Pennsylvania man from bringing loaded revolver through checkpoint at JFK International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A Montgomery County, Pa., man was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday (March 9) after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a loaded .38 caliber revolver in the man’s backpack.