U.S. Customs And Border Protection
Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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CBP releases operational statistics highlighting decreased border crossings and increased removals
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published its operational statistics for October 2024, detailing a range of enforcement activities and trends.
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CBP intercepts fentanyl smugglers at El Paso border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso seized nearly half a pound of fentanyl on November 17.
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Migrant woman dies after crossing border without water; investigation underway
On May 31, 2024, two migrants sought help at a residence in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
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Brownsville CBP intercepts nearly $770K worth of drugs in two incidents
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry recently intercepted narcotics in two separate incidents, with a combined estimated street value of $768,867.
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Del Rio CBP officers detain suspect with child sexual abuse warrant
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry have apprehended a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant related to a sex offense against a child.
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Global entry enrollment on departure launched at Atlanta airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the launch of Global Entry Enrollment on Departure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol honors November’s Youth of the Month
Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Sector Border Patrol announced the recipients of the Youth of the Month program for November during a ceremony at Martin High School.
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CBP seizes $1.4M in drugs and arms at Hidalgo Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge have intercepted $1.4 million worth of cocaine, along with a cache of weapons and ammunition, in three separate incidents.
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CBP adjusts northern border port operations starting January
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), has announced changes to the hours of operation for 38 ports of entry along the U.S. northern border, effective from January 6, 2025.
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CBP intercepts fentanyl shipment in Norfolk destined for Sierra Leone
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Virginia, discovered fentanyl powder during a routine inspection of vehicles in an export container on November 8.
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Man dies after fall from border barrier near Otay Mesa Port
On November 8, 2024, a tragic incident occurred near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego, California.
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CBP opens new audit office in Laredo for trade law compliance
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has established a new Laredo Field Office under its Trade Regulatory Audit Directorate.
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CBP intercepts 35 pounds of cocaine at Progreso Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso Port of Entry have intercepted 35 pounds of cocaine concealed in a vehicle heading north.
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CBP seizes over three hundred pounds of UK-bound marijuana
Within days of intercepting 170 pounds of marijuana destined for the United Kingdom, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized an additional 343 pounds at a shipping facility in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
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CBP advances efforts in post-quantum cryptography for national security
The Office of Information and Technology (OIT) within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is addressing the challenges posed by quantum computing to national security.
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Traveler loses global entry status after failing to declare $80k in purchases
A U.S. citizen returning from Spain on Halloween was found with over $80,000 in undeclared merchandise at Philadelphia International Airport.
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CBP seizes cocaine hidden in chocolate shipment at Dulles Airport
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport discovered over 28 pounds of cocaine hidden inside packages labeled as hot chocolate.
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Border Patrol hosts Youth Appreciation Day event in Laredo
Laredo Sector Border Patrol participated in the annual Youth Appreciation Day on November 14, providing students with a glimpse into the service and challenges faced by law enforcement officers.
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Facial biometric testing begins at Buffalo's Peace Bridge Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated a facial biometric test for inbound vehicle travelers at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry in Buffalo, New York.
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Mexican man rescued after being abandoned in Rucker Canyon
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from the Douglas Border Patrol Station, in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and a local hunter, successfully rescued a man from Mexico who had been abandoned by his group in Rucker Canyon,...