Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, who oversees operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), posted a series of updates on February 12, 2026, highlighting the agency’s recent activities at ports of entry.
In her first post, Sabatino addressed travelers planning for upcoming vacations. On February 12, she wrote: "Winter weather got you down? Already thinking about Spring Break travel? So are we!
Almost a million times each day, @CBP officers welcome international travelers into the US. To help you prepare for your trip, we always ask you to Know Before You Go!
https://t.co/p7cCPjigEt https://t.co/kLrVbSvGXl".
Later that day, Sabatino reported on an enforcement action at the Port of New York/Newark. In her tweet from February 12, she stated: "Stolen cars don’t travel well.
CBP officers at the Port of New York/Newark seized four stolen vehicles bound for shipment to Guyana and Liberia, with a combined value of $135,731.
#OFOproud https://t.co/jLJAmkR1w6".
In another update on February 12, Sabatino highlighted a drug interdiction effort in California: ".@DFOSanDiegoCA officers intercepted a drug smuggling attempt. A non-intrusive inspection revealed 35 packages hidden in the vehicle’s doors, center console, backseat and tailgate: totaling over 78 lbs. of cocaine. We commend our officers for their vigilance.
#OFOproud https://t.co/W4SCHDZeAL".
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for securing America’s borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. The agency processes nearly one million travelers entering the United States daily through its various ports of entry nationwide.
The seizure of stolen vehicles destined for overseas shipment reflects CBP's ongoing efforts to combat international auto theft rings and prevent illicit exports. Drug interdiction remains a core mission as well; CBP routinely employs advanced screening technology and inspection techniques to detect narcotics concealed within passenger vehicles or cargo shipments.
These recent actions underscore CBP’s dual mandate—protecting national security while enabling legitimate movement across U.S. borders.
