U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared updates on enforcement actions through its official Twitter account on February 13, 2026, highlighting arrests of individuals with criminal histories and a significant financial recovery related to trade fraud.
In a post published at 00:05 UTC, CBP reported: "Border Patrol agents with @USBPChiefSDC in Encinitas, CA arrested two illegal aliens, including the one pictured below who has a previous arrest for assault with a deadly weapon. The individual told our agents that he crossed the border approximately 3 years ago, and that he was".
Later the same day, at 13:45 UTC, CBP announced another arrest: "Border Patrol Agents in Tucson arrested Espidola Gutierrez of Mexico with a long rap sheet of convictions including narcotics violations, reckless endangerment, and numerous previous removals from the country. Another illegal alien caught and not allowed to illegally infiltrate".
In an additional enforcement action disclosed at 16:15 UTC, CBP’s Atlanta Field Office detailed the recovery of funds following an investigation into customs violations: "CBP’s Atlanta Field Office recovered $9.3M after uncovering tariff evasion involving kitchen cabinet imports. The case involved transshipment, undervaluation, and broker misconduct, including the use of a stolen identity, across 56 shipments tied to a single violator."
These updates reflect ongoing efforts by CBP to address both border security issues—such as apprehending individuals with prior criminal records or repeat immigration violations—and trade-related crimes involving import fraud. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for securing America’s borders and facilitating lawful international trade and travel.
