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Don’t miss the 2nd OPM Virtual Roadshow!

Officers, don’t miss the second Officer Personnel Management (OPM) Virtual Roadshow scheduled for March 2 at 2 p.m. eastern time (ET).


Caribbean Air and Marine Branch Breaks Ground on New Facility for Mayaguez Marine Unit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) continues to upgrade and modernize its operating locations and facilities by breaking ground Thursday of a new building for the Mayaguez Marine Unit, at the Boquerón ward


CBP to Hold Global Entry Enrollment Event at Missoula Montana Airport in April 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations announces dates for an upcoming Global Entry enrollment event to be held by CBP at the Missoula Montana Airport.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with “National Unity Government” (NUG) Representative Zin Mar Aung

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with “National Unity Government” (NUG) Representative Zin Mar Aung


CBP Officers Stop Alleged Human Smuggling Attempt at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Camino Real International Bridge arrested a man in connection with an alleged attempt to smuggle one undocumented noncitizen minor child through the Eagle Pass Port of Entry.


Otay Mesa CBP Officers Intercept Deadly Drugs Worth More Than $15 Million

Clay pots, jicama, and furniture all had one thing in common for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Otay Mesa’s cargo facility; they were used to conceal more than $15 million worth of different types of nefarious narcotics.


Philadelphia CBP Discovers Dangerous Ketamine inside an Ottoman destined to Maryland

One month after discovering ketamine concealed inside candles, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia discovered an additional ketamine load concealed inside an ottoman.


CBP Officer and Border Patrol Agent Rescue Motorists from Crash

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer and a Border Patrol Agent rescued three trapped motorists, one before the vehicle was engulfed in flames.


Border Patrol stopped two human smuggling attempts at Laredo Sector checkpoints

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped two human smuggling attempts at checkpoints.


A Single Border Patrol Station in San Diego Foiled Over 100 Smuggling Attempts During the Month of January

In January, the Brown Field Border Patrol Station, in San Diego Sector, encountered a significant number of events with undocumented migrants being smuggled in vehicles. In one day alone, on Jan. 20, Brown Field Border Patrol agents interdicted a total of 12 vehicles involved in smuggling.


Laredo Sector Border Patrol immobilized a human smuggling attempt at I-35 checkpoint

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents immobilized a human smuggling attempt that resulted in the apprehension of several individuals at the I-35 Border Patrol checkpoint.


Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrests gang member

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station arrested a gang member in Laredo, Texas.


Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Man Wanted by Dallas Police

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Special Operations Detachment, assisted by the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office and Uvalde Police Department Stone Garden units, arrested a subject wanted by the Dallas Police Department for aggravated kidnapping, alien smuggling, and engaging in organized criminal activity.


CBP Seizes 99 Pounds of Cocaine Below a Vessel Arriving to San Juan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 99.2 pounds (45 kilos) of cocaine concealed below the bow of the M/V Lyktos arriving from the Dominican Republic. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is $990,000.


CBP Seizes 99 Pounds of Cocaine Below a Vessel Arriving to San Juan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 99.2 pounds (45 kilos) of cocaine concealed below the bow of the M/V Lyktos arriving from the Dominican Republic. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is $990,000.


El Paso CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Homicide

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Bridge of the Americas border crossing apprehended a man with an outstanding arrest warrant for homicide - manslaughter, out of the Terry County Sheriff’s Office in Brownfield, Texas.


Laredo Field Office CBP Officers Apprehend Seven Fugitives Sought for Sexual Offenses Over Holiday Week

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry processed slightly heavier traffic over the Washington’s Birthday/President’s Day holiday period they encountered and apprehended seven fugitives wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses.


Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescues an individual in the Rio Grande

Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescued an individual in the Rio Grande in Laredo, Texas.


CBP to Hold Global Entry Enrollment Event at Spokane International Airport April 5-6, 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations announces dates for an upcoming Global Entry enrollment event to be held by CBP at Spokane International Airport


Love was Not in the Air as CBP Officers Had a Triumphant Valentine’s Day Catch at the San Ysidro Port of Entry with Back-to-Back-to-Back Seizures

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers were far from interested in candy or chocolates. Officers at the San Ysidro port of entry were on a roll as they seized a total of $39,071 of unreported currency, a firearm, and ammunition this Valentine’s Day.