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By Federal Newswire | Mar 6, 2024
U.S. Representative Lance Gooden (R-Texas) has requested the records of Jose Ibarra, the suspect in the death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, for examination. In a post on an undisclosed platform, Gooden stated that Covenant House, a non-governmental organization (NGO), provided housing assistance to Ibarra when he illegally crossed the border in 2022.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
Todd Bensman, a representative from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), stated that state agencies, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are allocating taxpayer funds to numerous faith-based non-profit organizations, facilitating what he describes as "mass" illegal migration into the U.S. A United Nations (U.N.) report discovered that over 200 NGOs have been awarded $1.6 billion in humanitarian aid to support migrants in 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at San Diego’s San Ysidro Port of Entry recently uncovered a significant stash of fentanyl pills, estimated to be worth over $11 million. The illicit substances were found hidden within a 2008 sedan. A CBP K9 unit indicated the potential presence of narcotics in the glove compartment area. Upon further inspection, officers discovered 100 packages containing blue pills concealed within the vehicle's dashboard.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Across the United States, including regions far from the southern border such as Utah, Mexican drug cartels have established a significant presence. The Salt Lake City Police Department has affirmed its commitment to combat these criminal organizations in a statement to The Federal Newswire.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
Javier Algredo Vazquez, a 56-year-old chemical broker from Queens, New York, has been sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison. Vazquez was found guilty of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute a List I chemical for the production of methamphetamine, and conspiracy to launder money in July 2023. He was accountable for providing the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with materials necessary for the production of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
Sheriff Tom Boyer informed the Federal Newswire that his county is witnessing a surge in fentanyl use and distribution, as well as an increase in Mexican cartel activity. Boyer, who oversees the Valley County area in Montana, inclusive of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, stated that law enforcement faces challenges in combating crime due to insufficient funding and resources, as well as excessive regulations.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) recently took to Twitter to accuse non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of aiding illegal immigration into the United States. In his tweet, Tiffany also criticized the Biden administration while sharing an aerial video of immigrants congregated in the Colorado National Forest.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
Ana Gabriela Rubio Zea, a drug trafficking broker, has been charged with crimes related to fentanyl. The U.S. Department of State detailed that Zea, also known under the alias "Gaby," leveraged her connections within the People’s Republic of China to procure precursor chemicals for fentanyl. These substances were subsequently supplied to Mexican cartels.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
U.S. Representative Brian Steil (R-Wis.) shared on social media about his meeting with law enforcement officers to discuss the active operation of cartels in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Steil stated that the lack of enforcement at the border is causing problems across the U.S.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
Will Lathrop, a Republican candidate for the position of Oregon's attorney general, has expressed his concerns over the state's Measure 110. He believes that this measure has negatively impacted the community and facilitated Mexican drug cartels in amassing substantial profits. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Lathrop pledged that, if elected as attorney general, he would prioritize eradicating these cartels from Oregon.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 29, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the arrest of over 12 migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally via the El Paso Sector area. These individuals, who have previous criminal convictions or histories, are facing prosecution under Title 8 and will be deported.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 27, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the sentencing of Raul Flores-Hernandez for his involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel and its drug trafficking operations. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that the influence of the Sinaloa Cartel is expanding across the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 26, 2024
The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) has identified Mexico as one of the world's most severe conflict zones in 2024. The increase in political violence is attributed to various factors, including drug production, cartel infighting, migration, and tensions with the U.S.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 23, 2024
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has highlighted the extensive influence of drug cartels beyond mere drug trafficking. In an article published in its official publication, Police Chief, the IACP delves into the role of cartels as transnational criminal organizations and their connections with terrorist groups profiting from the drug trade.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 22, 2024
Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector have made several apprehensions involving sexual predators, as per social media posts by Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel. This information follows the recent sentencing of a Mexican national to over five years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 22, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents are grappling with a new challenge as human smugglers attempt to transport illegal immigrants in vehicles designed to resemble those used by the agency. This information was recently disclosed by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin of the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 22, 2024
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for human smuggling and unlawful possession of a firearm. The announcement was made by Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia of the Swanton Sector.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 22, 2024
A North Dakota cartel associate has been convicted for narcotics possession and distribution. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confiscated more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl in 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 21, 2024
Border Patrol agents at Puerto Rico's Ramey Station recently thwarted a cocaine smuggling attempt involving 395 pounds of the narcotic. The estimated value of the seized drugs was $4.4 million, and they were being transported in a boat near the coastal city of Rincon.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 21, 2024
Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel, Chief Agent of the San Diego Border Patrol, recently disclosed via social media that a Mexican citizen has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a 17-year-old unaccompanied minor. The offender and his brother reportedly guided the victim from Tijuana, Mexico into the United States in June 2022.
