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A 28-year-old man was detained with the assistance of Sault Ste Marie Border Patrol Agents after he brandished a knife at officers from the Bay Mills Police Department. The agents were summoned to aid in the arrest.
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U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo sector played a crucial role in the arrest and identification of a man who was allegedly trying to purchase and lure a child into his vehicle. This announcement was made by Chief Patrol Agent Thomas G. Martin on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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San Diego Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel has recently voiced her concerns on X (formerly Twitter) about the persistent exploitation of the area by smugglers for human trafficking. This statement was issued in light of recent events where the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Diego Field Office intercepted over 14,000 pounds of narcotics that drug traffickers were attempting to smuggle into the U.S. through California ports of entry in November.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently disclosed that it has conducted its eighth removal flight to Venezuela since the resumption of air flight removals in October. This operation is being facilitated with assistance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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Eight of the 13 Minneapolis City Council members have appealed to the mayor, requesting a delay in the eviction of the city's largest homeless encampment until February. This stance has been labeled as "bizarre" by a report from the Center of the American Experiment.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided recommendations for individuals planning to travel abroad this holiday season. One of their key suggestions is the use of a mobile application designed to facilitate re-entry into the United States.
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A Mexican migrant was recently sentenced to federal prison for violently assaulting a Border Patrol agent from the Tucson sector. United States District Judge Scott H. Rash sentenced Adbiel Martinez-Barrera, 21, of Guerrero, Mexico to 13 months and one day in prison for the assault, along with illegally entering the country on the day of the incident.
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Extension of CBP's Reimbursable Services Program will allow for reimbursement of additional servicesThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue its public-private partnership under a reimbursable services agreement, which provides the agency with reimbursement for additional travel expenses, overtime, and support services. The terms of this contract enable immigration and trade inspections at ports of entry, as well as agricultural processing entities, to extend their service hours to meet demand.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended its ban on imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), incorporating three additional companies into the prohibition. The move comes as part of the DHS's efforts to eradicate forced labor practices from America's supply chain.
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Border Patrol agents in the El Centro sector successfully confiscated a total of 218 pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a vehicle last week, estimated to be worth $328,000.
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The El Paso region continues to be a hotspot for smugglers intent on distributing drugs or migrants across the United States. Chief Border Patrol Agent Jason Owens recently reported via Twitter that agents in the area apprehended a significant group of individuals, including a sex offender and a murderer.
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Jason Owens, Chief of U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), announced the commencement of removal flights on December 7th. Removal flights are conducted to remove unlawful residents from the country and return them to their home countries.
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An undocumented migrant from Guatemala was saved from drowning by a Laredo Border Patrol agent on Friday.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a strategy to enhance the security of faith-based communities in light of ongoing threats stemming from Middle East tensions. The DHS will leverage resources within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to bolster the security measures of religious groups.
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Drug smugglers persist in their attempts to exploit the Texas border town of Roma as a conduit for narcotics into the U.S. Despite these efforts, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations recently thwarted an attempt to introduce an estimated $1 million worth of narcotics onto American streets.
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The Texas National Guard, deployed to Task Force South, has been engaged in significant drug seizures over the past fortnight. They have intercepted over 800 pounds of narcotics that smugglers were attempting to transport into the U.S.
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The U.S. Border Patrol's Acting Chief Patrol Agent for the Del Rio sector, Juan G. Bernal, recently used Platform X to reaffirm his agency's commitment to securing the country's borders. His statement comes at a time when U.S border authorities continue to encounter large groups of undocumented migrants.
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A Border Patrol agent in Laredo, Texas recently risked his life to save a migrant who was drowning while attempting to cross the Rio Grande. This incident occurred amidst ongoing attempts by migrants to cross this border river, often under dangerous conditions.
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Border Patrol agents in the Laredo sector made a sizable meth bust recently that took roughly 112 pounds of the drug off the streets and has a motorist facing smuggling charges. The incident, which led to a significant dent in drug trafficking activities, occurred with the assistance of Duval County Sheriff's Office during a vehicle stop.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have joined forces to create a blueprint for AI developers. This collaboration aims to provide guidance on cybersecurity measures for developers in the emerging field of artificial intelligence.