U.S. Customs And Border Protection
Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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CBP finds liquid meth hidden in SUV gas tank at Calexico port
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico East Port of Entry discovered liquid methamphetamine concealed in a vehicle's gas tank.
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Brownsville CBP intercepts heroin worth $158K at international bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge have intercepted heroin valued at $158,145.
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CBP proposes new rules tightening duty exemptions for low-value imports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the de minimis duty exemption for low-value shipments entering the United States.
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Border Patrol intercepts major drug smuggling attempt on I-5 near San Clemente
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector successfully intercepted a significant narcotic smuggling attempt on Interstate 5 near San Clemente, California, on January 10th.
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CBP announces global entry partnership with Australia
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that Australia is now a Global Entry partner country.
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CBP marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day amid ongoing prevention efforts
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) marked National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as Wear Blue Day, on January 11 to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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Border Patrol agent intervenes in Maine suicide incident; investigation underway
On July 17, 2024, a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) assigned to the Rangeley Station responded to a call from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) regarding a potentially suicidal individual near Eustis, Maine.
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Incident review after fatality involving suspected smuggling vehicle
On July 14, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) monitoring a remote video surveillance system spotted a silver SUV picking up suspected undocumented noncitizens near the Santa Teresa, New Mexico Port of Entry.
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Man dies after being hit by car on Interstate 19 near Nogales
On July 4, 2024, a man died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 19 near Nogales, Arizona.
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Female migrant dies from environmental exposure after rescue attempt
On June 23, 2024, Border Patrol Agents in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, responded to a report from the Army National Guard.
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Migrant dies at border patrol station after being transported from field
On August 4, 2024, a tragic incident occurred involving a Guatemalan migrant who died at a Border Patrol station after being transported from the field.
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CBP seizes nearly $1 million in cocaine at Texas-Mexico border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas have seized cocaine valued at $987,872.
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Cocaine worth over $721K seized by CBP at Laredo port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at over $721,000.
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Migrant dies after police chase near El Paso
On July 2, 2024, a migrant was killed following a vehicle pursuit by law enforcement near El Paso, Texas.
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Guatemalan migrant dies from heat exposure after being found in Arizona desert
On June 27, 2024, a Border Patrol Agent from the Casa Grande Station discovered a man believed to be an undocumented noncitizen in distress near Sells, Arizona.
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Migrant dies from heat-related injuries after crossing US border
On July 16, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) apprehended a male and female undocumented noncitizen near Topawa, Arizona.
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CBP intercepts $44k in unreported cash at San Ysidro Port
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry intercepted $44,148 in unreported currency during an outbound examination last Wednesday.
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SENTRI users must update vehicle information due to Tamaulipas license plate changes
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that users of the SENTRI lane need to update their information due to a change in license plates in Tamaulipas.
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Laredo Port urges SENTRI users with Mexican plates to update info amid renewal
Given the new requirement by the Secretary of Finance of Tamaulipas for Mexican citizens to update their vehicle license plate information, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Laredo Port of Entry is urging SENTRI participants with...
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Chicago CBP seizes over 1,500 Glock switches in 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago seized 473 shipments containing a total of 1,507 weapon-modifying devices throughout 2024.