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U.S. Border Patrol agents recovered two firearms during two separate incidents this week.
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CBP Agriculture Specialists Seize Prohibited Plant, Animal Materials, Issue $18K in Penalties at Laredo Port of Entry During Paisano Return Weekend
As the international bridges at Laredo Port of Entry teemed with returning paisano traffic this weekend, and in order to prevent the inadvertent proliferation of pests and diseases, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) agriculture specialists, flanked by Texas Game Wardens, stepped up examinations and intercepted significant quantities of prohibited plant, animal material and issued penalties.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol prevented several human smuggling attempts
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents prevented several human smuggling attempts at Laredo Sector.
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CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists Discover Undeclared Parrot at the Camino Real International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers and agriculture specialists at the Camino Real International Bridge made an unusual discovery this week when they encountered an undeclared parrot concealed inside a small box.
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CBP Announces Opening of New Temporary Processing Facility in El Paso, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the opening of a new soft-sided facility in El Paso, Texas.
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Toucans Seized from Two Travelers by CBP Officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry thwarted a significant smuggling attempt after discovering two live toucans wrapped in stockings hidden inside a traveler’s purse.
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Laredo Field Office CBP Officers Apprehend Four Fugitives Sought for Sexual Offenses Over Holiday Week
As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry processed heavy traffic over the New Year’s/Three Kings holiday period they encountered four fugitives wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses.
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Suppressed: CBP Seized Firearm Silencers
In the first quarter of 2023, CBP officers working at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport seized 106 firearm suppressors for violations of the Gun Control Act and the National Firearms Act.
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CBP Officers Seize $154K Worth of Cocaine at B&M International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine valued at approximately $154,833 hidden within a 2015 Ford.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol stopped a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint
Laredo Sector Border Patrol stopped a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas.
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Almost 5,000 Earrings Retailing for $1.3M Seized by Louisville CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville are seeing nightly counterfeit jewelry shipments arriving from locations known to produce fakes. On January 2, Louisville CBP seized a shipment of jewelry deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency’s trade experts.
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Tony Hall II Named New Santa Teresa Port Director
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Santa Teresa port director Tony Hall II was formally sworn into office this morning at a CBP Field Operations change of command ceremony.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrest a wanted fugitive
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a wanted fugitive at the I-35 checkpoint.
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Del Rio Sector Agents Arrest 3 Convicted Sex Offenders
– U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested three convicted sex offenders, shortly after they illegally entered the United States.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol apprehend a convicted sex offender
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station apprehended a convicted sex offender in Rio Bravo, Texas.
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CBP Updates Emergency Driving and Vehicular Pursuits Directive
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated the directive on Emergency Driving and Vehicular Pursuits after an extensive review of the agency’s pursuits
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CBP Hosting Winter 2023 Virtual Career Expo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today its Winter 2023 Virtual Career Expo, scheduled for Jan. 25.
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Convicted felon sentenced to prison for firearms violation following multi-agency investigation involving HSI Corpus Christi
A previously convicted felon was sentenced Jan. 17 to more than five years in federal prison for a firearms violation following a multi-agency investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Corpus Christi; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mexican national sentenced to prison for harboring noncitizens, possessing firearms following HSI San Antonio, federal partner investigation
A Mexican national was sentenced Jan. 12 for harboring individuals and possessing firearms following a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Border Patrol, and the Cameron County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
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HSI Washington investigation lands former Washingtonian in prison for child pornography charges
An investigation conducted by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Washington field office resulted in a seven-year prison sentence for a former Washington resident for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute and receive child pornography.
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