Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared updates on April 13, 2026, highlighting the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists through a series of posts on X.
In recognition of International Plant Appreciation Day, Sabatino posted: "From backyard gardens to sprawling farms, @CBP aggies keep U.S. plants safe and thriving! On #InternationalPlantAppreciationDay, we thank CBP agriculture specialists for protecting U.S. natural resources from invasive pests and foreign animal diseases. #OFOProud https://t.co/v7bnPZKeHk" (April 13, 2026).
Later that day, she reported a drug seizure at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry: "STOPPED AT THE PORT – Otay Mesa POE
CBP officers seized 59.75 lbs of cocaine after a K9 alert and scan revealed anomalies. A search uncovered 24 packages concealed in the vehicle’s roof—this load was a little over the top.
#OFOproud https://t.co/Bv9LrsTqOx" (April 13, 2026).
In her final update for the day, Sabatino addressed an attempted smuggling operation involving unapproved peptides: "Unapproved peptides aren't shortcuts--they're risks. Cincinnati @DFOChicago officers foiled a scheme to smuggle 5,000+ unapproved, mis-manifested peptides from China. If it's unapproved, it's not regulated & unsafe. Know what you're putting in your body. https://t.co/6sO9dRULrM https://t.co/DMShzn4m75" (April 13, 2026).
Sabatino serves as Executive Assistant Commissioner for CBP's Office of Field Operations, which oversees operations at ports of entry nationwide.
