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U.S. Border Patrol's (BP) Swanton Sector recorded 367 apprehensions and encounters during January of fiscal year 2023 (FY23.) Despite area temperatures reaching -4 degrees Fahrenheit, January's total surpassed the preceding January apprehensions for the past 12 years combined (Total: 344.) Prior to January, Swanton Sector experienced an uninterrupted 7-month streak of sustained encounter increases—part of an upward trend dating back to the beginning of FY22.
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Laredo Field Office Set to Reopen and Resume Normal Operating Hours at the Amistad Dam Port of Entry in Del Rio
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Field Office will reopen the Amistad Dam International Bridge after an extended closure due to a maintenance issue.
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Del Rio Sector Agents Arrest Two Child Sex Offenders Convicted of Sexual Assault and Intent to Rape
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested two convicted child sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States.Feb. 6, while conducting line watch operations, Eagle Pass Station agents encountered nine subjects attempting to avoid detection.
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Big Bust at the Area Port of Douglas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Area Port of Douglas officers arrested a 34-year-old male attempting to smuggle 45 pounds of blue fentanyl pills into the United States.
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Drummond Island Ice Bridge to Open Reporting Requirements for Snowmobilers Traveling into the United States
The Ice Bridge on Drummond Island is set to open today and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations encourages snowmobilers in the Eastern Upper Peninsula region of Michigan to use the CBP Reporting Offsite Arrival – Mobile (ROAM) application to report their arrival into the United States when entering from Canada.
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Minneapolis CBP Seize More than $26K in Unreported Currency from Traveler Bound for Vietnam
On Monday, February 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) seized more than $26,000 from a passenger traveling to Vietnam.
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CBP Expands 321 Data Pilot Participation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published today a Federal Register Notice soliciting additional participants for the Section 321 Data Pilot, which allows the agency to partner with private sector supply chain actors to identify and target high-risk shipments for inspection while expediting clearance of legitimate trade flows.
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CBP Releases January 2023 Monthly Operational Update
“The January monthly operational update clearly illustrates that new border enforcement measures are working, with the lowest level of Border Patrol encounters between Ports of Entry since February of 2021,” said CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller
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Bostock: ERO targets 'unlawfully present migrants who flout our laws'
Seattle Enforcement and Removal Operations officers recently arrested three noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin.
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FEMA Assistance May Be Available for Items Damaged by Hurricane Ian
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - In Lee County, a renter applied to FEMA after Hurricane Ian, reporting that her home and personal property were damaged by flooding. She also reported a disaster-caused need for medical expenses for which she had no insurance.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations; Correction on Feb. 17
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Visit to Poland
News Release: WASHINGTON - On Feb. 16, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Rzeszów, Poland near the Ukraine border to observe U.S. efforts to support both nations in their fight against the unjust Russian invasion. Secretary Mayorkas visited the Kroczowa border crossing point and...
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One Month Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
News Release: ATLANTA - Homeowners and renters in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Troup counties who had damage to their properties after last month’s storms and tornadoes have until Monday, March 20, to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone: Tall Ships America; Tampa Bay, St Petersburg, FL on Feb. 17
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Special Local Regulation; San Diego Fleet Week Veterans Day Boat Parade; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA discussed on Feb. 17 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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ERO Houston removes twice-deported gang member wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, illegal association
News Release: HOUSTON - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, removed Noe David Alvarez Escamilla, a twice-previously deported gang member from the United States on Feb. 17. Alvarez is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and illegal association.
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Joint Statement from Ohio Governor DeWine and FEMA Regional Administrator Sivak
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following continued discussions between the state of Ohio and FEMA regarding the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Governor Mike DeWine and FEMA Regional Administrator Thomas C. Sivak issued the following joint statement...
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Safety Zone: Macy's July 4th Fireworks, East River, NY discussed on Feb. 17 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the Munich Security Conference Intelligence Luncheon
News Release: Today, Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks at the Munich Security Conference Intelligence Luncheon.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Tallapoosa County to Close Feb. 17
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. -- The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center in Tallapoosa County will close permanently Feb. 17.
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