Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared updates on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities through a series of posts on April 7 and 8, 2026. The tweets highlight recent enforcement actions and reminders about regulations at U.S. ports of entry.
On April 7, Sabatino reported an attempted drug smuggling incident at the San Diego port of entry: "Two travelers entering @dfosandiego POE attempted to smuggle over 10 lbs. of blue fentanyl pills @cbp officers performed their patented multi-layered search and found 11 lbs. of meth and over 2 lbs. of fentanyl powder, enough for 91,273 pills.
#BluePills #OFOproudus https://t.co/hh5aqj33ap".
Later that day, she addressed the requirements for bringing biological materials into the United States: "If you're bringing biological materials into the US, you need proper documentation. @DFOFlorida ag specialists at @MCO encountered a Lawful Permanent Resident & his wife with undeclared biological samples for research. Result: Global Entry revoked.
https://t.co/cWdVtxqOqO https://t.co/EhorPNdggi".
On April 8, Sabatino emphasized CBP’s role in trade enforcement and cargo monitoring: "CBP officers secure America’s ports of entry by enforcing trade laws and monitoring the flow of global cargo.
From vessel to terminal, every shipment is evaluated to protect national and economic security.
#OFOproud https://t.co/7IDpmmhlEs".
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for regulating international travel and trade at U.S. borders, including preventing illegal drugs from entering the country as well as ensuring compliance with import regulations such as those governing biological materials brought by travelers.
