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Derrick W. Stamper named chief patrol agent for Houlton Sector

Derrick W. Stamper has been appointed as the Chief Patrol Agent for the Houlton Sector, U.S. Border Patrol, effective September 1, 2025.


Eagle Pass CBP detains man wanted on child sex crime warrant

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted for felony charges, including an alleged sexual offense involving a child.


CBP seizes over $557K in heroin at Laredo's Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized more than $557,000 worth of heroin during an inspection at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge over the weekend.


Baltimore CBP seizes stolen dozer bound for Ghana during routine export check

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Baltimore intercepted a stolen 2015 Caterpillar D8T Dozer on September 3.


CBP seizes over one ton of drugs at Detroit-area ports; drivers face prosecution

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, in partnership with ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intercepted two significant drug shipments during outbound enforcement operations near the Detroit and Port Huron ports of entry on...


CBP detects radioactive isotopes in imported shrimp shipments; FDA issues product recall

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently detained several international food shipping containers at major U.S. ports after detecting unusual levels of cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.


CBP offers hiring incentives as it seeks candidates for critical positions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting individuals to fill critical roles within the agency, emphasizing the importance of its mission to protect national borders, enforce trade and travel regulations, and safeguard the American...


Laredo CBP detains man wanted for child sex offense during border inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a man wanted for an alleged sexual offense involving a child.


Philadelphia CBP seizes ketamine and LSD shipments sent from Netherlands

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia recently seized a half pound of ketamine and 10 doses of LSD that had been shipped from the Netherlands.


CBP officers detain man wanted for sexual offenses at McAllen airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at McAllen International Airport apprehended a 52-year-old male Mexican national who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States.


CBP seizes $16 million in meth hidden in frozen mango shipment at Laredo bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, seized more than $16 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within a frozen mango shipment earlier this month.


Brownsville CBP officers detain man wanted for child sexual assault

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Indios International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, apprehended a 78-year-old man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault of a child.


DHS continues use of Alligator Alcatraz facility despite criticism

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility remains operational, continuing to house individuals described as some of the most serious criminal illegal aliens.


ICE arrests multiple individuals accused or convicted of violent crimes in Chicago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested several individuals in Chicago as part of Operation Midway Blitz.


Man dies after falling from border barrier near San Diego

On March 31, 2025, a man died after falling from the border barrier near San Diego, California.


ICE targets individuals accused of violent crimes in Boston under Operation Patriot 2.0

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a series of arrests targeting individuals with serious criminal charges in Massachusetts as part of “Operation Patriot 2.0.” The operation, which began on September 6, is focused on...


DHS announces over $12M in FEMA grants for North Carolina storm recovery

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the allocation of over $12 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to aid North Carolina’s recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.


Interior announces plan for unified U.S. Wildland Fire Service under executive order

The Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture have announced a coordinated initiative to modernize federal wildfire response across the United States.


Embry-Riddle Prescott joins FAA's enhanced air traffic controller training program

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus has become the first school in Arizona to join the Federal Aviation Administration’s Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program.


Treasury official visits Mexico City for talks on drug trafficking and illicit finance

John K. Hurley, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is scheduled to visit Mexico City on September 18.