Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, a senior official with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shared details on July 29, 2026, about recent enforcement actions at various U.S. ports of entry.
In her first post, Sabatino reported that “A shipment arriving from Colombia to @iflyMIA declared as ‘gifts/bowls’ wasn’t what it claimed to be. Hidden inside were live insect egg cases. @DFOFlorida ag specialists seized the shipment, provided samples to @USDA for classification & destroyed the remaining to protect US ag.” This action highlights ongoing efforts by CBP and collaborating agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prevent potentially harmful biological materials from entering the country.
Later that day, Sabatino posted about another seizure: “CBP officers seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys, at the Rochester port of entry this month. Thank you @DFOBuffalo for protecting the health and safety of our consumers as well as the U.S. economy.” The interception of counterfeit goods is part of CBP’s broader mandate to enforce intellectual property rights and safeguard both consumers and legitimate businesses.
In a third update, Sabatino described a narcotics interdiction at a southern border crossing: “STOPPED AT THE PORT San Ysidro POE A CBP K9 knew something wasn’t adding up. Officers followed the alert to the vehicle’s air filter, where they discovered 7.63 lbs of fentanyl powder (≈277,455 pills) concealed inside. #OFOproud” Fentanyl seizures have become increasingly common in recent years due to heightened smuggling attempts through land border crossings.
CBP conducts regular inspections at all major ports of entry across the United States in coordination with other federal agencies such as USDA and local port authorities. These operations are designed to intercept contraband ranging from agricultural pests and counterfeit merchandise to dangerous narcotics.