U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a series of enforcement actions in Minnesota and California through social media posts on January 23, 2026. The agency detailed arrests involving individuals with criminal backgrounds and a significant drug seizure at the border.
In its first post, CBP stated: "CBP agents in Minnesota arrested a criminal illegal alien with a reinstated final order of removal. In addition to this final order, he also has a previous arrest for first degree-controlled substances." This tweet was published on January 23, 2026.
Later that day, CBP posted another update regarding enforcement activity in Minnesota: "A criminal illegal alien with multiple driving under the influence arrests will be off the streets and out from behind the wheel thanks to the CBP agents and officers in Minnesota." This statement was made public on January 23, 2026.
Additionally, CBP shared details about an incident at the southern border involving drug interdiction efforts. According to their post: "We find the drugs every time. @DFOSanDiegoCA officers seized 153.92lbs of meth concealed throughout the vehicle, including the gas tank and the dash center console. A Mexican national was referred to secondary inspection, with the assistance of a canine unit, officers discovered" The tweet is dated January 23, 2026.
CBP is responsible for enforcing U.S. laws at international borders and ports of entry. Their activities include preventing illegal immigration as well as intercepting contraband such as narcotics. Drug seizures along both northern and southern borders are part of ongoing efforts to curb trafficking into the United States.
