Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino has reported a series of law enforcement actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, highlighting recent arrests and drug seizures at various ports of entry.
On February 14, 2026, Sabatino announced that "CBP Brownsville Port of Entry officers with @DFOLaredo apprehended a man wanted in the Hidalgo County area on a felony warrant for a sex-related offense involving a child." She provided a link for further information about the case.
Later that day, she detailed several narcotics interdictions across different regions: "DRUG BUSTS #ICYMI @DFOChicago: 7 lbs of ketamine hidden in ethernet spools @DFOElPaso: 91+ lbs of cocaine hidden in vehicles @DFOLaredo: 41.27 lbs of cocaine hidden in a vehicle 24/7/365 @CBP officers protect our communities from deadly narcotics. #OFOProud"
On February 15, 2026, Sabatino shared another incident involving an attempted smuggling operation: "CBP officers at the @DFOElPaso seized 6.26 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside a stroller after a U.S. citizen attempted to cross through a pedestrian lane. Officer vigilance stopped the drugs before they could reach our communities."
These reports underscore CBP's ongoing efforts to intercept individuals wanted for serious crimes and prevent illegal drugs from entering U.S. communities. CBP regularly conducts inspections at border crossings and ports of entry as part of its mission to enforce immigration and customs laws and enhance public safety.
