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U.S., South Korea expand remote baggage screening for Atlanta-bound travelers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new partnership with the Republic of Korea and aviation security authorities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to expand its International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS)...


CBP seizes over $488K in cocaine at Eagle Pass port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, seized more than $488,000 worth of cocaine during an inspection of a vehicle entering the United States from Mexico.


Louisville CBP seizes $30 million in counterfeit jewelry shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville intercepted a shipment containing more than 7,000 pairs of counterfeit earrings on August 6.


Cbp intercepts dozens of stolen cars headed overseas from houston/galveston port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Houston/Galveston have intercepted 32 stolen vehicles since October 2024, stopping their illegal export to countries in the Middle East, West Africa, Central America, and South...


ICE arrests multiple individuals with serious criminal convictions

On August 12, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Michael Kabiona, a citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who had previously been convicted for sexual conduct against a child.


DHS deports Laotian nationals convicted of violent crimes and drug offenses

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the deportation of several Laotian nationals convicted of serious crimes in the United States.


Homeland Security commissions new fast response cutter USCGC Earl Cunningham in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter (FRC), the USCG Earl Cunningham, in Kodiak, Alaska.


DHS reports progress in countering human trafficking during fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released its Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) Annual Report for fiscal year 2024, detailing the agency’s activities in combating human trafficking.


CBP helicopter crews perform two mountain rescues near El Paso

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) helicopter crews carried out two separate rescues in the Franklin and Organ mountains last weekend.


CBP San Diego seizes over $32 million in narcotics during July operations

CBP officers at the San Diego Field Office reported seizing over 9,800 pounds of narcotics in July, with a street value estimated at more than $32 million.


ICE arrests individuals convicted of violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of several individuals described as "the worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens.


CBP reports lowest illegal crossings on record for third straight month

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for July 2025, reporting what the agency describes as a historic performance in border security and enforcement.


Congressman Beyer visits Farmville Detention Center and meets with criminal detainees

During a visit to the Farmville Detention Center in Prince Edward County, Virginia, on August 8, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) met with several detainees who are described by officials as criminal illegal aliens.


CBP launches automated passenger processing at Nashville International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at Nashville International Airport, aiming to streamline the entry process for U.S. citizens returning from abroad.


Cbp seizes $433k in methamphetamine at laredo port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $433,000 during an inspection at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge on August 9.


CBP seizes over $600K in cocaine at Texas-Mexico border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge have seized an estimated $647,000 worth of cocaine that was hidden inside a vehicle.


Cbp seizes illegal firearm at Alexandria Bay port; convicted felon arrested

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Alexandria Bay Port of Entry arrested a 62-year-old Kentucky man after discovering an illegally possessed firearm during a secondary inspection on August 8.


CBP invites recently retired officers and AMO agents back as reemployed annuitants

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a reemployment program for former CBP officers and Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents who retired between July 2020 and July 2024.


ICE arrests individuals convicted of serious crimes during August weekend operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of arrests on August 9 and 10, 2025, targeting individuals described as high-priority criminal illegal aliens.


Trump administration commissions first new arctic icebreaker for coast guard since 2000

The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned the USCGC Storis, the nation’s first new polar icebreaker in 25 years, during a ceremony in Juneau, Alaska.