CBP AMO, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations unit, posted a series of tweets between January 22 and January 24, 2026, highlighting recent enforcement actions and training efforts on Florida waterways.
On January 22, CBP AMO stated: "Florida waterways are not a safe haven. Illegal labor and maritime smuggling will be detected, and the laws will be enforced. Joint maritime operations with Air and Marine Operations, Office of Field Operations, and St Johns County Sheriff's Office resulted in multiple illegal https://t.co/wy3ZlFzqBd". The tweet referenced collaborative operations involving federal and local agencies to address illegal activities on Florida’s coastal waters.
The following day, on January 23, CBP AMO shared insight into their operational preparedness: "POV - We train to be the best for the worst possible day with the worst possible sea state! Failure is not an option. #AMO #USCG https://t.co/kR6OKG4NnI". This message underscored the unit’s commitment to rigorous training alongside partners such as the U.S. Coast Guard.
On January 24, CBP AMO posted a brief tweet featuring only an American flag emoji: " https://t.co/Iw4SzUIwfl".
Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is responsible for securing U.S. borders through aerial and maritime surveillance and interdiction missions. Their efforts often involve cooperation with other federal agencies as well as local law enforcement to combat smuggling and enforce immigration laws.
