Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) highlighted recent enforcement actions and the use of advanced technology by CBP officers in a series of posts on March 27, 2026.
In her first post, Sabatino reported an interception at the Raul H. Castro Port of Entry in Tucson, Arizona: "CBP officers at the @DFOTucson Raul H. Castro Port of Entry intercepted a 24-year-old U.S. citizen departing to Mexico with SEVEN AK-47s and 11,000 rounds of ammo hidden in his vehicle. Thanks to all in the field who enforce legitimate and safe trade and travel. #ofoproud" (March 27, 2026).
Later that day, she shared another incident involving drug smuggling at the Bridge of the Americas in El Paso: "At the Bridge of the Americas @DFOElPaso, an officer uncovered a hidden dashboard compartment in vehicle. A suspicious white powder, later positively tested as 9 lbs. of cocaine was found. The tricks keep coming, but our @cbpgov officers are ready.
#SmugglingFail #OFOproudus" (March 27, 2026).
Sabatino also emphasized the role of technology in CBP operations: "CBP officers use advanced technology to strengthen national and economic security. From imaging cargo and screening passengers to identifying unknown substances in the field, these tools help detect threats quickly and support decisive enforcement actions.
#OFOproud" (March 27, 2026).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for securing America's borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
