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 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.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry have seized narcotics valued at over $4 million in a recent enforcement operation. The seizure involved more than 300 pounds of cocaine discovered during a secondary inspection of a tractor-trailer at the Pharr cargo lot in Texas on October 11.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Champlain Port of Entry have intercepted a stolen vehicle driven by a U.S. citizen. The incident occurred when officers encountered a 2002 Chevrolet Astro van attempting to enter the United States. The driver, a 36-year-old male, had no intention of traveling to Canada and performed a U-turn before crossing.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas seized narcotics valued at over $414,000 during a recent enforcement action. The incident occurred on October 12th when a CBP officer directed a 2010 Dodge Journey for secondary inspection at the Eagle Pass International Bridge. The vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old male United States citizen.
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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.