U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared updates on its recent activities through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), detailing efforts to intercept ammunition shipments, inspect agricultural imports, and promote voluntary self-deportation programs.
On February 13, 2026, CBP reported an interception made earlier in the year: "On January 26th, our officers intercepted a shipment of 25,000 rounds of 7.62 ammunition en route to Mexico. Our officers are keeping ammunition out of the hands of the drug cartels that terrorize the innocent on both sides of the border. They’re keeping drugs out of our https://t.co/6cIegiPUxt".
Later that day, CBP highlighted its role in agricultural inspections during a peak season: "What is the busiest time of the year for CBP Agriculture Specialists? You guessed it. Valentine's Day! So far this season, CBP has already inspected more than 1 billion cut flowers, intercepting over 600 harmful pests and plant diseases from hitch-hiking into the U.S. CBP https://t.co/lPvLARPBZM". The agency noted that Valentine’s Day is traditionally one of its busiest periods for agricultural checks due to increased imports of flowers.
On February 14, 2026, CBP posted about a voluntary return initiative: "Don't wait, self deport today and spend this Valentines Day with the one you love. We will even give you $2,600 to take them out. https://t.co/sR2bZHb48d".
CBP is responsible for enforcing U.S. laws at borders and ports of entry and regularly conducts operations aimed at preventing illegal trafficking in firearms and ammunition as well as protecting American agriculture from invasive species.
