U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared a series of posts on March 20, 2026, highlighting both recent enforcement actions and the agency's historical roots.
In one post at 3:06 p.m., CBP published an image or announcement via its official account: https://t.co/5ekPjRhg17.
Later that afternoon, CBP reflected on its history before the formation of the current agency. At 5:45 p.m., it stated, "Customs in the '90s
Prior to the formation of CBP, legacy agency U.S. Customs carried out enforcement at airports around the nation including @JFKairport where they focused heavily on drug interdiction and agricultural contraband from incoming flights.
#America250 https://t.co/qt6HMjlPNx".
By early evening, CBP reported a recent smuggling case. At 7:19 p.m., the agency posted, "Feathery Find!
CBP Officers recently intercepted three smuggled parrots at the Brownsville Port of Entry.
Smuggling birds into the United States is illegal and a serious criminal offense, involving penalties such as fines and imprisonment. CBP works with partner agencies https://t.co/PxvjxQvY1D".
CBP is responsible for enforcing laws related to border security and customs in the United States. The agency was created in 2003 by merging several existing federal entities, including U.S. Customs Service, as part of a reorganization following the September 11 attacks. Its duties include preventing illegal importation of goods—including wildlife—and protecting agriculture from invasive species.
