U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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Recent News About U.S. Customs And Border Protection
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas have seized narcotics valued at over $681,000. The seizure occurred on October 13 when a CBP officer referred a 2012 Dodge Journey for secondary inspection at the International Bridge in Hidalgo. The vehicle was driven by a 35-year-old male Mexican citizen.
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Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents recently thwarted a human smuggling operation, resulting in the apprehension of 16 migrants. The incident occurred on October 15 at approximately 9:50 p.m., when agents responded to a call from a concerned citizen about suspicious activity near N. Lamar Boulevard and Interamerica.
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The United States is taking significant steps to bolster economic security and strengthen partnerships in Central America. Last week, Troy Miller, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, visited El Salvador for meetings with senior officials from President Nayib Bukele’s administration.
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CBP officers at the Calexico West Port of Entry recently intercepted a significant quantity of blue fentanyl pills, weighing approximately 122 pounds, concealed in a vehicle. The discovery occurred last Wednesday around 10:06 p.m. when officers encountered a 47-year-old male driving a gray sedan seeking entry into the United States from Mexico.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge have seized cocaine valued at over $793,000, according to a recent announcement. The interception occurred when officers discovered the narcotics hidden within a vehicle attempting to enter the United States from Mexico.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials apprehended 11 non-citizens from Romania, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic traveling on a private vessel from St. Thomas to Culebra, Puerto Rico. The incident occurred on Sunday when the vessel experienced mechanical difficulties near Botany Bay, USVI.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) intercepted two marijuana smuggling attempts last week, confiscating a total of 293 kilograms. Both shipments were intended for the United Kingdom.
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Now that Hurricane Milton has passed through Florida, causing significant destruction, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively assisting the affected residents. CBP's efforts include deploying aircraft, floodwater crews, and urban search and rescue teams.
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Blaine Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a Canadian citizen, Neckolece Denis-Fouche, who illegally entered the United States from Canada near Sumas. The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 6 p.m., following a report from a local rideshare driver about a suspicious individual seeking a ride.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a modification to the withhold release order (WRO) against disposable gloves produced by Brightway Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Laglove (M) Sdn., and Biopro (M) Sdn. Bhd., collectively known as Brightway Group, in Malaysia. Effective immediately, these gloves will be allowed entry into the United States if they comply with U.S. laws.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at the San Luis Port of Entry intervened in a critical situation, saving a woman's life during an apparent opioid overdose. The incident took place on Tuesday, October 8, around 11:00 a.m., when CBP officers encountered the unconscious woman, a U.S. citizen, who had been brought to the San Luis I Port of Entry from Mexico by her family due to a medical emergency.
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Agents from the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector conducted two major drug seizures on Interstate 5 within a span of twelve hours. The first incident occurred on Wednesday at around 3:30 p.m., when agents stopped a sedan on I-5 near San Clemente. During the inspection, agents found plastic-wrapped packages inside green trash bags, which were suspected to contain narcotics. The driver, vehicle, and packages were taken to a nearby station for further investigation.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo have identified multiple shipments containing psilocybin over the past month at the Peace Bridge warehouse. The discovery involved commercial shipments labeled as "chocolate and other food preparations." Upon further inspection, officers found that these chocolate bricks contained psilocybin, a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
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CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility recently intercepted over $3.2 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a tractor-trailer's floor frame. The incident took place on October 3, 2024, when officers stopped a 40-year-old male driving an empty commercial vehicle from Mexico into the United States.
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A team of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Port of Brownsville successfully intercepted a pest previously unseen in the area. The interception took place on September 18 when two specialists conducted an inspection aboard a motor vessel arriving from Vietnam.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a United States citizen wanted for alleged sexual assault of a child. The apprehension took place on October 7 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge during an inspection of a commercial bus arriving from Mexico.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) intercepted a vessel on Sunday attempting to smuggle 156 pounds of cocaine near the eastern coast of Culebra, Virgin Islands. The seized narcotics have an estimated value of $1.3 million.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide: negligent vehicular manslaughter. The incident occurred over the weekend when CBP officers encountered the individual in the pedestrian environment.
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As Hurricane Helene continues to impact North Carolina, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is finalizing its preparations for the approaching Hurricane Milton in Florida. The agency has activated a Lead Field Coordinator (LFC) to oversee essential operations in affected areas. CBP's priorities include lifesaving activities, safe evacuations, maintaining public order, preventing property loss, and aiding in the region's recovery.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations (AMO) responded to an in-flight emergency on October 4, 2024, assisting a passenger in safely landing a plane at Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield, California. The incident occurred when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contacted AMO’s Riverside Air Unit for help after the pilot of a small aircraft became incapacitated with only one passenger onboard.