Border Patrol Chief: Tucson man 'sentenced to 60 months in prison for human smuggling'

This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) executed migrant removal flights to Venezuela and Central America. This initiative was supported by a joint effort between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Drug smugglers attempting to transport narcotics through the Indio Station were thwarted by border patrol agents, as reported by U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino. The announcement was made via X, previously known as Twitter.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport recently intercepted a stink bug known to damage plants by piercing and sucking sap from leaves. CBP agriculture specialists discovered the insect, identified as Euschistus rugifer, in a package of fresh herbs.

San Diego Border Patrol sector agents have apprehended two convicted felons, as announced by Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel. The individuals were found in possession of a loaded firearm, according to her statement on X (formerly Twitter).

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens expressed concern over the risk posed by migrants attempting to illegally enter the U.S. in groups. He pointed out that managing such illegal entries often strains resources.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has declared that seafood consumed by Americans will no longer have any connections to Russia. The agency announced that all fish-related products imported into the United States must demonstrate that they did not originate from the Russian Federation. This directive also applies to seafood items processed in a third country before being imported into the United States.

Yuma Chief Patrol Agent, Sean L. McGoffin, recently used the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his admiration for agents who consistently strive to maintain safety in the region. McGoffin highlighted that the challenging landscape surrounding Yuma does not discourage these agents.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) federal advisory committee has greenlit a series of recommendations aimed at streamlining the transit of goods within America. The move, designed to expedite North American trade, was announced during a recent meeting of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).

Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel, Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), recently reiterated the organization's stance on asylum laws through a reposted tweet from the CBP's main account.

As the holiday season approaches, online shoppers are being warned to stay vigilant against counterfeit items. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported that over $23.2 million worth of such items were confiscated during the 2023 fiscal year, which spans from October 1, 2022, to the end of August 2023. These goods would have been valued at over $2.8 billion if they were genuine.

United States Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens, recently used the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to report that December has been a particularly challenging month for migrants attempting to cross the border. He highlighted the ongoing risk of death and the necessity for rescue operations associated with illegal entry into America.

A 29-year-old Romanian woman was recently apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Lewiston Bridge border-crossing on an active felony arrest warrant from Fairfax, Virginia. The woman, who had intended to travel to Niagara Falls, Canada, mistakenly took a wrong turn on the border-crossing bridge and ended up in the U.S. She was identified by officers after failing to provide any identification.

Officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Cincinnati recently intercepted 11 shipments of counterfeit jewelry. The items, had they been genuine, would have been valued at over $6.96 million. The shipments originated from India, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has reported a 7.4% increase in the number of homeless veterans in the United States during 2023. The findings were derived from the 2023 Point-in-Time count, a statistical measurement that examines the number of Americans without permanent housing at the time of the count.

The U.S. government has initiated measures to counteract the activities of a human smuggling and drug trafficking group based in Sonora, Mexico, operating on the southwest border. This initiative is also supported by the Mexican government.