News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

Jason Owens, Chief of U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), announced the commencement of removal flights on December 7th. Removal flights are conducted to remove unlawful residents from the country and return them to their home countries.

An undocumented migrant from Guatemala was saved from drowning by a Laredo Border Patrol agent on Friday.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a strategy to enhance the security of faith-based communities in light of ongoing threats stemming from Middle East tensions. The DHS will leverage resources within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to bolster the security measures of religious groups.

Drug smugglers persist in their attempts to exploit the Texas border town of Roma as a conduit for narcotics into the U.S. Despite these efforts, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations recently thwarted an attempt to introduce an estimated $1 million worth of narcotics onto American streets.

The Texas National Guard, deployed to Task Force South, has been engaged in significant drug seizures over the past fortnight. They have intercepted over 800 pounds of narcotics that smugglers were attempting to transport into the U.S.

The U.S. Border Patrol's Acting Chief Patrol Agent for the Del Rio sector, Juan G. Bernal, recently used Platform X to reaffirm his agency's commitment to securing the country's borders. His statement comes at a time when U.S border authorities continue to encounter large groups of undocumented migrants.

A Border Patrol agent in Laredo, Texas recently risked his life to save a migrant who was drowning while attempting to cross the Rio Grande. This incident occurred amidst ongoing attempts by migrants to cross this border river, often under dangerous conditions.

Border Patrol agents in the Laredo sector made a sizable meth bust recently that took roughly 112 pounds of the drug off the streets and has a motorist facing smuggling charges. The incident, which led to a significant dent in drug trafficking activities, occurred with the assistance of Duval County Sheriff's Office during a vehicle stop.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have joined forces to create a blueprint for AI developers. This collaboration aims to provide guidance on cybersecurity measures for developers in the emerging field of artificial intelligence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to highlight border security measures he believes have protected the state because of perceived federal government inaction. These efforts are part of Operation Lone Star, a multi-agency initiative aimed at curbing the flow of illegal activities and immigration into Texas.

Drug traffickers attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into America through the San Diego border sector are repeatedly thwarted by local and federal authorities. These operations are part of a larger regional initiative that collaborates with different agencies to prevent the spread of illicit drugs.

Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents in Texas intercepted six marijuana smuggling attempts within two days, aided by multiple law enforcement agencies. These operations took place across different locations and involved various arrestees and seizures.

U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) Patrol Chief Jesse Owens recently took to Platform X to advocate for more flights to return illegal aliens back to their country. This initiative aims to reinforce law enforcement on immigration and discourage illegal entry into the United States.

Ammon Blair, a former US Border Patrol agent, stated that Mexican drug cartels and criminal smugglers have the capabilities to run a fake documents network. This network provides immigrants with fraudulent IDs that allow them to work in the United States, contributing to the child labor and human trafficking problems at the Southern border. This ongoing issue has not only increased crime rates but also created serious socio-economic impacts.

James Owens, Chief Patrol Agent of U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), shared that multiple warrants led to the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, meth, handguns, assault weapons in New York. This recent seizure is part of USBP's ongoing efforts to curtail drug trafficking and illegal arms possession in the country.