Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino, a senior official at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), recently used her social media platform to highlight CBP enforcement activities and underscore the agency’s commitment to public service.
On April 16, 2026, Sabatino posted about the importance of declaring agricultural items when entering the United States. She wrote, "Though it might be stale at this point, lettuce remind you that you must declare agriculture items (including meats!) when entering the US. @DFOChicago K9 Merla discovered 100 pork and chicken sandwiches in luggage. All were destroyed.
Learn more: https://t.co/y5cbNtI2we https://t.co/TQw4WtjrSJ". The post referred to an incident where a detection dog at Chicago O’Hare International Airport found undeclared meat products in passenger luggage, which were subsequently confiscated and destroyed by authorities.
The following day, on April 17, 2026, Sabatino shared another update regarding counterfeit goods intercepted by CBP officers in Philadelphia. She stated, "Philadelphia CBP officers intercepted a shipment of counterfeit merchandise of designer brands like Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, and Chanel, among others. The total MSRP was $35,037.50 USD. @DFOBaltimore https://t.co/dzBO2xIhox". This post highlighted the ongoing efforts by CBP to prevent the importation of counterfeit products into the United States.
Later that same day, Sabatino emphasized the foundational principles guiding law enforcement work at CBP with a statement on integrity and duty: '"Authority is derived from the constitution and laws. Our strength lies in Integrity, Values, Commitment to serve the public.”
#Integrity #PublicService #LawEnforcement #DutyAboveAll https://t.co/tFqt1Mwh4J'.
CBP routinely conducts inspections at ports of entry to enforce regulations on agricultural imports and intellectual property rights protection. The agency’s use of trained canines helps detect prohibited food items that could pose risks to U.S. agriculture through pests or diseases. Additionally, CBP collaborates with other agencies to intercept counterfeit goods that infringe on trademarks and potentially harm consumers.
Sabatino’s posts reflect both operational updates from field offices and broader messages about law enforcement values within U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
