Larry (Dave) Fluty Assistant Commissioner | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, in collaboration with U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo Station, have apprehended two Italian citizens who attempted to enter the United States unlawfully.
On September 27, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo Sector, utilizing border security technology, spotted two individuals attempting to cross into the United States via the International Railroad Bridge in Buffalo. The individuals were identified as 37-year-old Raffaele Gambino and 60-year-old Calogero Anceschi.
“This case is an excellent example of our outstanding relationship with our CBP colleagues at U.S. Border Patrol,” said Buffalo Port Director Gaetano Cordone. “Having the ability to quickly communicate this information between U.S. Border Patrol Agents and CBP officers led to the successful apprehension of these two individuals who attempted to enter our country illegally.”
The subjects are currently pending removal from the United States as the investigation continues.
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