Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, a senior official at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has recently shared updates on border security operations and agricultural threat detection through her social media posts.
On January 19, 2026, Sabatino posted: "Human smugglers only care about profit. They lie to those seeking illegal entry into the US. Don’t be fooled. @CBP will find what’s hidden, resulting in arrest, deportation, and loss of eligibility for legal entry."
The following day, January 20, 2026, she reported on a CBP enforcement action: "CBP officers in Mission, Texas, apprehended a U.S. citizen wanted on felony warrants for sexual exploitation of a minor while attempting to reenter the United States from Mexico. The arrest reinforces CBP’s role in protecting communities nationwide.
#OFOproud"
On January 21, 2026, Sabatino highlighted an agricultural interception at the Detroit Field Office: "AG THREAT DETECTED: @DFODetroit ag specialists discovered a single cast skin in a bag of seeds brought by a traveler returning from Lebanon. @CBP & @USDA identified it as the khapra beetle, touted as the world’s most invasive grain pest. #OFOProud
https://t.co/hFX0LKDtaA"
The khapra beetle is recognized as one of the most destructive pests to stored grain products globally due to its resilience and ability to survive without food for long periods. Efforts by agencies such as CBP and USDA aim to prevent its introduction into U.S. agriculture and protect domestic crops from significant economic harm.
Sabatino's posts reflect ongoing priorities at CBP including combating human smuggling networks that exploit migrants for profit and enforcing laws against individuals with outstanding felony warrants at border crossings. Her updates also underscore the importance of agricultural inspections to detect invasive species that could threaten national food security.
