By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
An investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Criminal Investigation Division and Office of the Inspector General, and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control resulted in guilty pleas from two California businessmen and their company.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte border crossing in El Paso, Texas intercepted 26 pounds of methamphetamine and three pounds of fentanyl in a single failed smuggling attempt.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers working outbound operations seized over $110,000 in undeclared currency in a single enforcement action.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
On November 11, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at an express consignment operations hub in St. Louis seized a shipment containing 422 Super Bowl championship rings bearing an image of the Lombardi Trophy.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested two convicted sex offenders, in separate events, shortly after they illegally entered the United States, Nov. 14.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Stanton Street dedicated commuter lane border crossing seized 19.78 pounds of cocaine from a traveler enrolled in the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) lane.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station working collaborative efforts with DPS yielded 52 individuals in Laredo, Texas.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested three convicted child sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
A convicted sex offender and a gang member was apprehended by Laredo Sector Border Patrol in two separate events.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
A Blaine Sector Border Patrol agent provided lifesaving medical aid over the weekend.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Port of Presidio, Presidio, Texas intercepted 32 pounds of methamphetamine and 2 pounds of fentanyl in a single failed smuggling attempt.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a firearm in a vehicle that was encountered at the Peace Bridge.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,300,000 in street value.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents seized Monday 1,987pounds (901.2 kilos) of cocaine from a vessel attempting to reach the coast of Guayama, Puerto Rico. The estimated street value of the contraband is $20.7 million.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested multiple travelers this Sunday after intercepting two smuggling attempts of liquid methamphetamine concealed in recreational trailers.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
Legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI) to designate the post office located at 404 US-41 North in Baraga County, Michigan as the “Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office,” has been signed into law.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
Legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to help protect the health and safety of firefighters and emergency responders from PFAS exposure has passed the House
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, “U.S. Coast Guard’s Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and Environmental Responsibility.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statements after the House passed H.J. Res. 100 to impose the Railway Labor Tentative Agreement and also voted to add seven days of sick leave for railroaders to the agreement.
By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022
Today Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statements during House Floor debate on H.J. Res. 100, imposing the Railway Labor Tentative Agreements:
