CBP AMO, the Air and Marine Operations branch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, posted a series of updates on its official X account detailing recent interdiction efforts off the coast of California.
On February 11, CBP AMO shared an account of a maritime operation conducted earlier in the month: "WATCH INTERDICTION AT SEA: On February 2, the Long Beach Marine Unit launched to interdict a panga-type vessel target of interest traveling up the west side of San Clemente Island, California. The Coastal Interceptor Vessel crew utilized two warning rounds before the panga" (posted February 11, 2026).
The following day, CBP AMO posted another update related to their ongoing operations: " Got em! https://t.co/gGxmPEgIiU" (posted February 12, 2026).
A subsequent post from the agency included a brief comment: "#HolyAirBall https://t.co/WNShM0AjfA" (posted February 12, 2026).
CBP Air and Marine Operations is responsible for protecting U.S. borders through air and maritime law enforcement activities. The unit frequently conducts interdictions at sea to prevent smuggling and unauthorized entry into the United States.
