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Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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As the Day of the Dead approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in Laredo are reminding travelers about certain agricultural items that are prohibited from entering the United States. These items, often used in holiday decorations, can carry harmful pests and diseases like citrus greening disease.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is emphasizing its commitment to combating drug trafficking during Red Ribbon Week. The agency, which serves as America's frontline against drugs like fentanyl, aims to keep communities safe and drug-free.
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Two women were arrested at Philadelphia International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 114 pounds of marijuana in their luggage bound for London. Anetta Rachell Collins, 49, from Ventura, California, and Ty Taanetia Anettra Angel Mason, 24, from Las Vegas, Nevada, face felony drug possession charges.
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As the All Souls’ Day holiday approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials from the Laredo Field Office are cautioning travelers about certain agricultural items that are prohibited from entering the United States. These items, often used in holiday decorations, can carry pests and diseases like citrus greening disease.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas have seized heroin valued at over $566,000 in a recent enforcement action. This significant discovery highlights the ongoing drug threat faced by frontline CBP officers.
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A California woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a significant amount of dangerous drugs in her luggage. Taylor Alexandra Trautloff, 27, from Los Angeles, was charged with felony narcotics possession by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police.
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This morning, Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector, in coordination with the Brownsville Police Department, provided assistance to a young woman in distress near Interstate 69E (Expressway 83) and East 24th Street in Brownsville, Texas. The area where she was spotted is an overpass without pedestrian access.
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Successful enforcement efforts at the Port of Memphis led to the seizure of infant products valued at $61,000 due to safety concerns. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Machinery Center of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) identified high lead paint content and choking hazards in these products.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Virginia, have successfully recovered six pieces of heavy equipment that were stolen from Massachusetts and bound for Guinea. The equipment was initially taken from a rental company in Woburn, Massachusetts, before being shipped out of Newark, New Jersey. It was later found in a shipping container in Spain and returned to Norfolk.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Presidio port of entry seized 20.6 pounds of cocaine on October 20. During the same encounter, a personal use amount of methamphetamine was also confiscated.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Presidio port of entry in Texas have apprehended a 20-year-old U.S. citizen wanted for manslaughter by the Midland, Texas police department. The arrest occurred on October 20 when the man arrived from Mexico as a passenger in a vehicle.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry recently intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine valued at $3.2 million. This operation took place over the weekend, marking a notable success in the agency's efforts to secure the nation's borders.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released its operational statistics for Fiscal Year 2024, including the data for September. The statistics reveal a significant reduction in southwest border encounters and increased enforcement efforts.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have apprehended a man wanted on a felony warrant issued by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest took place following a coordinated effort between CBP and state officials.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Academy (FOA), part of the Office of Training and Development, has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) through its Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program as of July 2024. This accreditation highlights CBP's commitment to superior public safety training and professional excellence.
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On October 20, 2024, officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), stationed at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, apprehended a man wanted for a felony warrant related to child sex offenses. The individual was identified as Gerardo Gutierrez Ramos, a 57-year-old Mexican citizen.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently seized heroin valued at over $267,000. The incident occurred on October 19 when a 2015 Ford van was subjected to a secondary inspection at the Camino Real International Bridge. During this examination, which involved a CBP canine and non-intrusive inspection technology, officers found five packages containing nearly 16 pounds of alleged heroin inside the vehicle.
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In the wake of Border Patrol Agent James Epling's death, a legacy of service and dedication continues through his family and colleagues. Epling lost his life on December 16, 2003, while attempting to rescue migrants in distress in the Colorado River near Andrade, California. His widow, Monica Epling, recalls how her husband went to work despite being ill because "his fellow agents needed help."
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CBP officers at the Calexico Commercial Facility have intercepted over 646 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of green onions. The incident took place on October 10, 2024, when officers encountered a 63-year-old male driving a commercial tractor-trailer with a shipment listed as green onions. The driver, who held a valid border crossing card, was directed to undergo further inspection.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations (AMO) recently conducted two mountain rescues in challenging terrains on consecutive days. The operations took place in Arizona and Washington State.