TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Port of San Luis made a significant discovery, intercepting a pest identified as Osbornellus salsus. The finding marks the first time this species has…
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry intercepted more than $738,000 in alleged cocaine in one enforcement action. “Our officers’ expertise with our tools and…
CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico – Air and Marine Operations, an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a 41-foot sailing vessel transporting 13 illegal aliens near Combate beach on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 12.
An AMO…
ANZALDUAS, Texas – Earlier this month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Hidalgo Port of Entry recently seized more than $1 million in unreported currency and a trove of weapons, firearms parts and bullets in a single…
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Laredo Field Office ports of entry over a recent 72-hour period apprehended four men wanted on outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses…
LOS INDIOS, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Los Indios International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine and black tar heroin with an approximate combined value of…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it has conducted a thorough review of available evidence pertaining to allegations of an entry into the United States by Brazilian national Filipe Martins on Dec. 30, 2022. Upon…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 10 new construction contracts totaling approximately $4.5 billion were awarded in September 2025, which will add hundreds of miles of Smart Wall…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team at the Port of San Juan seized 365 pounds (165 kilograms) of cocaine concealed in a cargo container arriving from the…
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $4.4 million hidden within a tractor trailer. “Our frontline CBP officers remain dedicated to…