Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, a senior official at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shared several updates on enforcement actions and public health requirements through her Twitter account in late June 2026.
On June 26, Sabatino informed the public about regulations for importing pets from countries affected by the New World screwworm. She stated, “If you’re planning to bring pets into the US from a country affected by the New World screwworm (NWS), you must have a signed veterinary certificate stating your pet is NWS-free. Learn more here: https://t.co/OpX6Z2zCTp https://t.co/MKISAlpPLn”. The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that poses significant risks to livestock and pets; U.S. authorities require certification to prevent its reintroduction after successful eradication campaigns in previous decades.
The following day, June 27, Sabatino reported on two major drug seizures conducted by CBP officers. In one post, she wrote, “.@DFOBaltimore officers recently seized $24 million in marijuana from a shipment headed for Liverpool, UK. The weed was discovered during an export inspection of the shipment manifested as men’s cotton and nylon shirts.
https://t.co/tHbYGQLsMc https://t.co/UvQO2YZLKg”. According to CBP protocols, such inspections are part of ongoing efforts to intercept illicit substances disguised as legitimate goods during international shipping operations.
Later that same day, Sabatino highlighted another seizure at the Laredo port of entry: “Last week, @DFOLaredo CBP officers seized more than $10.1 million in meth in a truck hauling a shipment manifested as “polypropylene.” The packages weighed more than 1,100 pounds. HSI is investigating. #OFOProud
https://t.co/vYFX8eTYQY https://t.co/PnB6XocynL”. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) typically leads further investigations following such seizures to identify trafficking networks and prosecute offenders.
These announcements reflect routine activities by CBP aimed at protecting U.S. borders against threats ranging from animal diseases to illegal narcotics smuggling.