News from January 2022
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: Miami, Florida - Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. (Princess) has pleaded guilty to a second violation of probation imposed as a result of its 2017 criminal conviction for environmental crimes because it failed to establish and maintain an independent internal investigative office. Under the terms of a plea...
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector’s Carrizo Springs Station discovered narcotics and a stolen handgun during an immigration inspection, Jan 7.
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners work together to disrupt dangerous human smuggling efforts.
By State Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Thank you. Hi there. Long day. (Laughter.)
By State Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
Release: Today, the Department of State released a Limits in the Seas study on the PRC’s maritime claims in the South China Sea. The Department’s Limits in the Seas studies are a longstanding legal and technical series that examine national maritime claims and boundaries and assess their consistency with international...
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens in possession of a non-registered firearm, ammo, and methamphetamine, Thursday evening.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Red Lake man was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for illegally possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and possessing a firearm as a felon. Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson sentenced the defendant.
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested four sex offenders.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America".
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued six individuals in the Jacumba Wilderness region near Ocotillo, in two separate events.
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents, along with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intercepted Sunday a vessel with four citizens of the British Virgin Islands found transporting 1,470 pounds (667 kilos) of cocaine.
By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta port of entry Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) lane seized 27.4 pounds of cocaine late in the evening Jan. 6. One man was arrested in the case.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that GREG TRAHAN, 46, from Jefferson Parish, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession with the intent to distribute heroin, in violation of Title 21 United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(1)(C).
By Interior Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. Signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, America's first national park was set aside to preserve and protect the scenery, cultural heritage, wildlife, geologic and ecological systems and processes in their natural condition for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
By State Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
Release: The United States has designated eight DPRK-linked individuals and entities under Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and WMD delivery systems. The seven individuals and one entity designated today are all linked to the DPRK’s weapons programs.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing a pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 27, 2022. The reservation permit system is similar to that used in 2021. Two types of reservations will be available. One permit will be for the Bear Lake Road Corridor, which includes...
By State Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: In light of our longstanding support for the bilateral relationship, we write to you on the 11thanniversary of Tunisia’s revolution to emphasize our continued commitment to the Tunisian people and their vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Tunisia firmly rooted in democracy...
By State Newswire | Jan 12, 2022
2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022) grant opened on Jan. 12.
