SAN DIEGO — On Sunday, May 17, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the San Ysidro and Calexico East Ports of Entry intercepted two separate narcotics smuggling attempts, seizing a combined total of more than 130 pounds of…
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Buffalo port of entry, Rainbow Bridge crossing, arrested two U.S. citizens who each possessed an unauthorized handgun.
A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9 mm seized by…
WASHINGTON—Today, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” empowering U.S. Customs and Border Protection with a comprehensive set of tools to safeguard American consumers, businesses, and revenue while…
CINCINNATI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Cincinnati’s Port of Entry inspected and seized a shipment arriving from Germany containing 337 hatching eggs placed in foam layers on May 27.
The shipment, headed for…
Yuma, Ariz. — During the week of May 11-15, U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector arrested 52 individuals during Operation Checkmate for being in the U.S. illegally, of which 36 were driving semi-trucks. Operation Checkmate enhances public…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the appointment of Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, our nation’s federal law enforcement organization responsible for securing America’s borders and…
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $99,443 in unreported currency from two groups of international travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport during Memorial Day weekend.On Saturday, May 23, CBP currency…
NOGALES, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Area Port of Nogales, discovered and quarantined a significant agricultural pest on May 8.
Representative specimen of the Genus Polyamia.
The…
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection honors the 102nd birthday of the U.S. Border Patrol — 102 years of grit, sacrifice, and relentless service protecting the American people and defending the homeland.Since May 28, 1924…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is launching a nationwide recruitment effort in June, offering job seekers the opportunity to explore careers in law enforcement, border security, and mission support. The agency will host six…