U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported on April 13, 2026, that its Field Operations Special Response Team arrested Jon Horner, a British citizen, after discovering his status as a registered sex offender in Britain.
In a post published at 16:40 UTC on April 13, CBP stated: "BUSTED! Jon Horner, a British citizen, was recently arrested by CBP Field Operations SRT. He entered the US as a tourist, but with collaboration from partners in the UK and with @Europol, it was revealed that he is a registered sex offender with multiple convictions in Britain."
Earlier and later posts on the same day included links to additional information or media: "https://t.co/PlNuvz4yIQ" at 14:42 UTC and "https://t.co/xEFT6Xulzc" at 18:10 UTC.
CBP is responsible for securing U.S. borders and facilitating lawful international travel and trade. The agency often works closely with international partners such as Europol to identify individuals who may pose security risks upon entry into the United States.
