U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that its Air and Marine Operations teams recently stopped three smuggling boats off Southern California's coast. Sixty people were apprehended during coordinated efforts involving CBP marine units and U.S. Coast Guard cutters.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine at Otay Mesa Commercial Facility on April 14. The drugs were hidden in a cargo trailer and have an estimated street value close to $5 million.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago O’Hare recently intercepted a monkey carcass in luggage from Cameroon as well as over 125 pounds of illegal ruminant meat brought by a traveler from Liberia. Officials say these actions help protect U.S. agriculture against disease threats.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized an RPG launcher tube along with multiple firearms at Nogales DeConcini crossing after inspecting a departing vehicle driven by a U.S. citizen accompanied by three minors. Officials highlighted continued efforts against cross-border arms trafficking.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted over $1 million in suspected cocaine at Pharr International Bridge in Texas during an inspection of a commercial trailer from Mexico. Officials say technology and canine teams helped uncover hidden drugs in an empty trailer floor.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its Mobile Passport Control service to four pedestrian border crossings in Washington state. The move aims to reduce wait times by allowing eligible travelers to submit information via a mobile app before arrival.
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U.S. Customs officers at Port Everglades have seized over 8,500 fake designer perfumes worth more than $1 million if real. Officials say counterfeits threaten consumer safety and hurt legitimate businesses while funding criminal activity.
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Customs officers intercepted over $1 million in cocaine hidden inside a passenger bus at Hidalgo Port of Entry. The discovery was made during an inspection on April 11 using canine units and technology. Authorities have seized both the drugs and vehicle as investigations continue.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it seized over $1 million worth of cocaine from a trusted traveler at San Ysidro Port of Entry. The driver was arrested after officers discovered drugs hidden in his vehicle during inspection.
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CBP officers at Otay Mesa Port of Entry seized over $2.8 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine last week during two separate inspections involving concealed narcotics in vehicles. Both drivers were arrested as part of ongoing efforts to prevent illegal drugs from entering U.S communities.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry arrested Isaac Frank Perales on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault after verifying his identity during inspection procedures. Officials say this case shows how border inspections contribute to public safety by identifying fugitives.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Diego seized over $14 million worth of narcotics during March operations. Officers intercepted thousands of pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and heroin at local ports while arresting all suspects involved.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Buffalo have seized nearly $150,000 worth of fake electronics intended for import into the United States. The shipment included cell phones, smart watches, and streaming devices bearing counterfeit trademarks.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Atlanta's airport seized over $372,000 from travelers who failed to report large sums of cash between January and March this year. Officials say strict enforcement aims to combat illicit activity linked with unreported bulk cash movements.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted over $605,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a car at Pharr International Bridge. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection using canine teams and advanced technology. Homeland Security Investigations is looking into the case.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested two fugitives with outstanding warrants for sex-related crimes against children over a recent holiday weekend in Texas ports of entry. The agency used biometric verification and national databases to confirm their identities before handing them over to local authorities.
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The Department of Homeland Security announced eleven consecutive months without any migrant releases at the southern U.S. border under President Trump's administration. Officials credit strict enforcement measures for historic lows in illegal crossings and increases in drug seizures.
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U.S. Customs officers in Louisville intercepted two shipments containing over $9 million worth of fake designer jewelry bound for New York from Hong Kong earlier this month. Officials warn that such illicit trade threatens both consumers' safety and legitimate businesses as e-commerce expands.
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Customs officers in Buffalo have seized almost 350,000 hearing aid batteries worth about $100,000 after finding they did not comply with child safety standards. Officials say this action prevents hazardous products from reaching U.S. consumers.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a series of recruiting events this April for several law enforcement positions. Interested candidates can register online to connect with recruiters and learn more about career opportunities within the agency.