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CBP apprehends man attempting to smuggle fentanyl internally at El Paso crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso have seized 40 grams of powdered fentanyl and 57 grams of fentanyl pills.


Bipartisan lawmakers introduce Chip Security Act against AI chip smuggling

House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with a bipartisan group of representatives, have introduced the Chip Security Act.


York County woman sentenced for PPP loan fraud

Brandi McCoy, a 48-year-old resident of York County, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.


Maryland man pleads guilty to defrauding VA and SSA

Marvin Deboulet, a 51-year-old resident of Catonsville, Maryland, has pled guilty to wire fraud in a federal court.


Anaconda man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

An Anaconda man, Keegan Allan Strelnik, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentence after Strelnik, aged 42, pleaded...


Agua Prieta man charged with smuggling over 6,000 rounds into Mexico

Jose Herrera Daniel, a 56-year-old resident of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, has been charged with attempting to smuggle ammunition from the United States into Mexico.


Eagle Butte man sentenced for abusive sexual contact involving minor

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Bryant Heideman, a 25-year-old man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, for abusive sexual contact.


INTERPOL Washington strengthens Malaysian border security through Project TERMINUS

Last month, INTERPOL Washington delivered equipment to Malaysia as part of Project TERMINUS.


Sioux City man sentenced for child pornography offenses

A Sioux City resident, Uriah Jordan Buffalo Chief-Torrez II, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges of receipt and possession of child pornography.


Interior announces streamlined oil and gas leasing process

The Department of the Interior has announced a policy update from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) aimed at expediting the oil and gas leasing process on public lands.


Border Patrol sees record applicant numbers amid increased focus on security

Since President Donald Trump assumed office, the U.S. Border Patrol has experienced a significant rise in interest, marking the most successful recruitment period in the agency's history.


CBP arrests Maryland man wanted on child pornography charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, New York, have apprehended a Maryland man wanted on charges related to child pornography.


Man dies from pneumonia after crossing US-Mexico border near Lukeville

A man from Ecuador died after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Lukeville, Arizona, on December 28, 2024.


CBP reports sharp decline in illegal crossings and rise in drug seizures for April

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for April 2025, showcasing significant changes in border enforcement and drug seizures.


U.S., Saudi Arabia sign agreements on energy cooperation and critical minerals

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has formalized agreements with Saudi Arabia, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation and a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on critical minerals.


Mexican national dies during illegal border crossing due to heart disease

On October 25, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) from the Santa Teresa Station encountered a group of individuals illegally crossing into the United States near the Santa Teresa Port of Entry.


Interior expedites review process for Utah's Velvet-Wood mine amid energy crisis

The Department of the Interior has announced an expedited permitting review for the Velvet-Wood mine project in Utah.


Family honors fallen air interdiction agent's legacy through continued service

Air Interdiction Agent Julio Baray's legacy of service continues through his sons, Victor and Miguel "Angel" Baray.


CBP seizes weapons at Del Rio Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry in Texas seized a significant quantity of weapons and magazines during outbound operations over the weekend.


Canadian citizen arrested at U.S.-Canada border for Florida probation violation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Chateaugay border crossing have arrested a Canadian citizen with an active arrest warrant from Stuart, Florida.