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Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection

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  2 migrants with history of sex offenses against children arrested at Rio Grande City border

  Two individuals with records of sex offenses against children recently were arrested at the Rio Grande City Border Patrol station after agents responded to calls of illegal entry attempts near the Texas city.

  By Emily Bevard

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  'Our frontline officers continue to remain vigilant': CBP officers seize over $960,000 in cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) recently intercepted drugs at the Pharr International Bridge Cargo Facility believed to be valued in the neighborhood of $960,500.

  By Glenn Minnis

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  CBP seizes about $50 million worth of meth, makes arrests in two attempted October border crossings

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped about $50 million worth of methamphetamine in two seizures from successfully crossing the border at Gateway International Bridge in late October, according to separate news releases.

  By Karen Kidd

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  'Their efforts have led to tangible progress in fight against modern slavery': CBP forced labor team presented with prestigious Sammie award

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s forced labor team was awarded the 2021 Service to America Medal for Safety, Security and International Affairs by the Partnership for Public Service.

  By George Willis

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