U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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CBP reports significant decrease in illegal crossings during January
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for January 2025, highlighting significant developments in border security and enforcement activities.
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Aircraft targeted by lasers during border security operations
Six incidents involving lasers targeting aircraft have occurred over the past four months, according to Air Interdiction Agents from Air and Marine Operations.
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Del Rio airport expands customs operation hours for increased air traffic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Del Rio Port of Entry has announced an expansion of operating hours at the Del Rio International Airport.
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CBP officers in Atlanta provide critical aid during traveler's medical emergency
On February 14, 2025, a family from Charleston, South Carolina, expressed gratitude for the quick actions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Atlanta who helped save their mother during a medical emergency.
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CBP officers arrest Ecuadoran national in alien smuggling attempt at Douglas port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Douglas intercepted an attempted alien smuggling operation involving a teenager and arrested a 28-year-old Ecuadoran national.
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Border Patrol arrests two men convicted of sex crimes against children
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents recently apprehended two men, both convicted of felony sex offenses against children, in separate incidents.
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CBP implements biometric facial tech for cruise passengers in Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with Royal Caribbean, has introduced biometric facial comparison technology for cruise passengers in Puerto Rico.
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Chicago CBP seizes over 161K counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago intercepted eight shipments containing a total of 161,860 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps over the weekend.
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CBP intercepts $1.3 million in cocaine at Texas international bridges
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized cocaine worth over $1.3 million at the Anzalduas and Hidalgo International Bridges in Texas, according to an official announcement.
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Erich Rohr named patrol agent in charge of Rangeley Station
The United States Border Patrol has appointed Erich Rohr as the new Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of Rangeley Station.
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Air and Marine Operations intercepts smuggling attempt off Florida coast
On February 11, 2025, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, intercepted a maritime smuggling attempt near the Florida coast.
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Seattle CBP intercepts shipment containing over one pound of fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the Area Port of Seattle intercepted a shipment containing over one pound of fentanyl on February 6th.
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Border Patrol seizes $127K worth of meth in Arizona desert
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents have seized approximately 139 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at about $127,000, in separate incidents in Arizona's western desert.
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James F. Trainor Jr named patrol agent in charge at Calais Station
The United States Border Patrol has appointed James F. Trainor Jr. as the new Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of Calais Station, Maine.
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CBP seizes cocaine hidden in hair conditioner jars destined for Thailand
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, have intercepted 47.4 pounds of cocaine concealed within hair conditioner jars in a shipment bound for Thailand.
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CBP enforces plant protection measures ahead of Valentine's Day
As Valentine's Day nears, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists are working at ports of entry to ensure imported flowers are free from pests and diseases that could harm the U.S. agricultural and floral industries.
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Whirlpool Bridge Port now accepts both Nexus and Global Entry cards
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a change at the Whirlpool Bridge Port of Entry in Buffalo, New York.
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Cocaine worth over $1M seized by CBP at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized cocaine valued at over $1 million during a recent enforcement action.
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CBP partners with GSA and TxDOT for Los Indios port improvements
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have announced a partnership for infrastructure improvements at the Los Indios Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Los...
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Monte Alto teen arrested at Progreso Port on child sexual assault charge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso International Bridge have apprehended a teenager from Monte Alto, Texas, who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual assault of a child.