Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, a senior official with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shared several updates regarding enforcement actions at ports of entry in early March 2026.
On March 9, 2026, Sabatino reported a firearms seizure at the Laredo Port of Entry. She stated: "Big bust at the Laredo Port of Entry! @DFOLaredo CBP officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines from a driver trying to cross the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. Remember, strong enforcement means safer communities for all." According to CBP procedures, such seizures are part of ongoing efforts to prevent illegal weapons trafficking across U.S. borders.
Later that day, Sabatino described an unusual wildlife encounter in New York/New Jersey. On March 9, she posted: "A sly stowaway! @CBPPortDirNYNJ officers found a live fox on a ship arriving from Southampton, UK. CBP agriculture specialists coordinated with @USFWS, @USDA_APHIS, and New Jersey Fish and Wildlife to find the fox a new home at the @BronxZoo. #OFOProud" The incident highlights CBP's collaboration with federal and state agencies—including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS)—to address biosecurity risks posed by non-native species.
On March 10, 2026, Sabatino detailed another agricultural inspection effort on the West Coast: "Even with a Flighted Spongy Moth (FSMC) inspection certificate, @DFOLosAngeles agriculture specialists found 3 egg masses on an arriving vessel, which was treated with golden pest oil. One confirmed FSMC egg mass, others pending ID. Protecting U.S. ag never stops! #OFOProud" This operation reflects ongoing vigilance against invasive pests like the flighted spongy moth complex that threaten domestic agriculture.
CBP is responsible for securing America's borders while facilitating lawful trade and travel; its operations frequently involve multi-agency cooperation when addressing threats ranging from smuggling to invasive species introductions.
