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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to bring on additional women and men to work at Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Binghamton and Ithaca Tompkins International Airport the airports in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Sunday.
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TSA hiring Federal Air Marshals nationwide: Recruitment taking place in the New York/New Jersey region on Monday and Tuesday

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals to work in locations nationwide, including the New York/New Jersey region and is conducting a two-day expedited hiring event in Newark on Feb. 27 and 28, where individuals can apply on the spot.
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TSA officers prevent man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at North Central West Virginia Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at North Central West Virginia Airport prevented a Harrison County, W.Va., resident from bringing a handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 23).
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TSA tips on traveling with pets through a security checkpoint at Washington Dulles International Airport

Traveling through an airport security checkpoint with a pet can be easy when travelers know what to expect
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TSA completes installation of computed tomography screening technology at PGV

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has completed installation of a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner in the security checkpoint at Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV).
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TSA officers prevent local woman from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Richmond International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Richmond resident from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight yesterday (Feb. 23).
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Temporary TSA PreCheck® and TWIC application center set for March 6 to 10 in Richmond

Residents of Richmond and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program or the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program at the Richmond AAA Glenside branch office from March 6 to 10, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center in a specially marked RV/truck parked at the AAA office located at 7009 W. Broad Street, Richmond 23294.
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CBP Officers Seize More Than 540 Pounds of Narcotics

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry intercepted approximately 302 pounds of marijuana, 177 pounds of methamphetamine, 61 pounds of cocaine, and a half pound of fentanyl in the span of five days.
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Completion of Large-Scale Donation Project at World Trade LPOE

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the City of Laredo are pleased to announce the completion of a large-scale infrastructure improvements project at the World Trade Land Port of Entry (LPOE).
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded Youth of the Month honorees for February

Laredo Sector Border Patrol awarded the Youth of the Month honorees for February during a ceremony at the Laredo ISD Performing Arts Center.
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CBP Officers Thwart Alleged Child Smuggling Attempt at the Hidalgo International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a woman in an alleged attempt to smuggle three undocumented minors through the Hidalgo International Bridge.
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Mother and Daughter caught smuggling over $830,000 of Methamphetamine

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens accused of smuggling narcotics, Tuesday morning.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol shuts down stash house

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South and Hebbronville Station in cooperation with local law enforcement shut down a stash house in Laredo, Texas.
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CBP Announces Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today 21 tentative selections for new reimbursable services agreements that will promote cross-border trade and facilitate essential travel to the United States.
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El Paso CBP Officers Stop Multiple Narcotic Smuggling Attempts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte international border crossing in downtown El Paso, foiled multiple narcotic smuggling attempts on two consecutive days
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El Centro Sector Border Patrol Agents Seize $746,000

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen and seized over $746,000 on Feb 17.
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CBP Officers Seize over $550K in Cocaine at the Anzalduas International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge intercepted $571,000 worth of alleged cocaine in two separate incidents just moments apart from each other.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehends convicted sex offender

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station apprehended a convicted sex offender in Laredo, Texas.
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CBP Officers Seize Over $1.9 Million in Cocaine at World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $1,900,000 in street value.
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