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Dominican fugitive charged with drug and firearm crimes arrested in Boston

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has arrested a 44-year-old Dominican national in Boston.

Authorities arrest 21 illegal aliens in joint operation across Florida counties

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) joined forces with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to conduct a two-day operation resulting in the arrest of 21 individuals who were illegally present in the United States.

ICE announces arrests linked to December mass shooting tied to gang activity

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrests of individuals involved in a mass shooting that occurred on December 2, 2024, at a house party in Chicago.

ICE deports Salvadoran national with history of sex crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Juan Velasquez, a Salvadoran national previously convicted of multiple felonies in New York, back to El Salvador on May 15.

ICE finds unaccompanied minors during Alabama worksite operation

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a worksite enforcement operation in Theodore, Alabama, on May 15, which resulted in the discovery of two unaccompanied minors and five adult illegal aliens.

VA announces new funding for veteran suicide prevention

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of approximately $52.5 million in grants aimed at community-based organizations providing suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to veterans at risk of suicide.

VA hosts Memorial Day events at over 130 national cemeteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to conduct Memorial Day ceremonies at over 130 national cemeteries across the United States this weekend.

Infrastructure upgrades completed at Veterans International Bridge in Brownsville

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Cameron County, and the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) have announced the completion of an infrastructure improvement project at the...

CBP partners with railway company for enhanced border security at Laredo port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Company (CPKC) to enhance border security at the Laredo Rail Port of Entry.

Philadelphia CBP officers seize large shipment of opium poppy pods

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have intercepted nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods from Spain, with an estimated street value of $30,000.

CBP Houston seizes $7 million worth of counterfeit Apple chargers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Houston has announced the seizure of 373,000 counterfeit USB phone chargers, identified as lightning cables, with an estimated market value exceeding $7 million.

Chicago O'Hare Airport implements biometric system for faster arrivals

As the summer travel season begins with Memorial Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has partnered with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to enhance the international arrival experience at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

CBP named top employer for military spouses by Military.com

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been recognized as a 2025 Top Employer for Military Spouses by Military.com, a leading news and information platform for U.S. service members, veterans, and their families.

CBP seizes counterfeit goods worth $168K at Columbus port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Columbus port of entry recently intercepted a shipment of counterfeit goods valued at $168,037 in Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.

CBP seizes $34 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes in Chicago

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has seized nearly two million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Chicago, valued at approximately $33.8 million.

CBP warns travelers about risks of invasive pests with agricultural imports

As international summer travel approaches, including the FIFA World Cup, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remind travelers of the importance of adhering to customs laws when...

CBP seizes over $74K in unreported cash at Texas border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge Port of Entry have seized $74,103 in unreported U.S. currency during a recent enforcement action.

President orders restoration of gold standard for federal science

The President of the United States has issued an executive order aimed at restoring trust in scientific research and its application in federal decision-making.

Sex offender sentenced to two decades for possession of child pornography

A sex offender from Amarillo, Texas, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possession of prepubescent child pornography.

Former Tahlequah teacher sentenced for attempted receipt of explicit photos

Anthony James Deason, a former teacher and coach at Tahlequah Public Schools in Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by eight years of supervised release.

Lawton couple pleads guilty in child sex trafficking conspiracy

Nia Hall and Jackie Duncan, both residents of Lawton, Oklahoma, have entered guilty pleas in a child sex trafficking conspiracy case.

Memphis man receives over three-year sentence for possessing Glock switch

A Memphis man, Kalen Thompson, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for possessing a machine gun.

Venezuelan man in Ohio charged with illegal gun possession and fraud

A Venezuelan national residing in Perrysburg, Ohio, has been charged with multiple offenses related to firearm possession and false statements.

Onondaga County man charged with receiving child pornography

Kurt Dobler, a 31-year-old resident of Onondaga County, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Mitchell J. Katz on charges related to the receipt of child pornography.

Rome man sentenced for sex offender registry violations

John F. Reap, a 58-year-old resident of Rome, New York, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for failing to update his sex offender registration and for filing false reports with the United States Probation Office.