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By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, has issued a statement regarding the new federal charges against cartel leader Ismael Zambada Garcia for fentanyl distribution and underscored the significance of his arrest. Zambada, who is still at large, is believed to have co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel alongside Joaquin "Guzman Loera," also known as "El Chapo," who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2019.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 20, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently released its "State and Territory Report on Enduring and Emerging Threats," which highlights the expansion of Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel operations into the United States. The report states that these cartels are now operating in all 50 states, producing and trafficking fentanyl through the southern border. It also reveals that fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 19, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents recently intercepted approximately $4.3 million worth of cocaine near Mona Island in Puerto Rico. The narcotics, weighing around 384 pounds, were being smuggled by three non-citizens aboard a boat known as a yola.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 19, 2024
Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) has introduced the Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act in the House of Representatives. The legislation, according to a recent press release from Luttrell, is a companion bill to Senator Tom Cotton's (R-Arkansas) bill, which was previously introduced in the Senate.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 19, 2024
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has proposed a new legislation, titled the Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act. This bill would mandate the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to strategize and execute plans aimed at eliminating the leadership of the Jalisco Cartel. In a recent press statement, Cotton declared that these cartels pose a greater threat than any terrorist organization in history and their dismantling is an imperative.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 16, 2024
U.S. Representative John Curtis (R-Utah) recently visited the southern border and observed that the control of cartels was superior to that of the U.S. In a press release, which Curtis posted on his website, he stated that this situation impacts all Americans, not just those residing on the border.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 60 months in prison on charges related to human smuggling and illegal possession of a firearm, as revealed by Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia on social media.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 14, 2024
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of human smuggling, as announced by Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens via a social media post.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
Alberto Flores, the Port Director at the Laredo Port of Entry, announced that officers from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine at the border. The officers discovered 1,033.96 pounds of alleged methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $9,507,568.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
A migrant's life was saved by Border Patrol agents, as revealed in a social media post by Chief Jason Owens.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent, Gregory K. Bovino, has been consistently drawing attention to asylum seekers who violate laws in the United States. Recently, Bovino used a social media platform to announce the arrest of three Chinese nationals found with counterfeit merchandise and gift cards.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino has expressed concern over asylum seekers resorting to criminal activities, as stated in his recent social media post. He highlighted the case of two Romanian nationals, who were on a visa and an asylum claim, apprehended for possession of burglary tools and stolen gift cards.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 13, 2024
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Mexican citizen carrying $278,000 worth of methamphetamine. The individual, who held an active border crossing card, was found with 154 pounds of the drug in his vehicle.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
Over the weekend, Border Patrol agents arrested six felony offenders, as revealed by Chief Jason Owens on X. This announcement followed closely on the heels of a significant narcotics seizure near Amado, Arizona, according to a news release from Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
A U.S. citizen was apprehended and is set to face federal prosecution after officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered her in possession of cocaine and fentanyl. The arrest took place last week as the woman attempted to pass through the Calexico West Port of Entry.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
Ray Provencio, the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) port director, has stated that Border Patrol officers are actively working to combat the fentanyl crisis. These comments were made in a press release from CBP, which also detailed a recent fentanyl seizure at the Southern border.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens recently disclosed on social media that a violent criminal was apprehended in San Diego, California, with the assistance of a canine unit. This information was made public by Owens on platform X.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2024
In the 2024 Global Risk Assessment published by Global Guardian, experts predict an escalation in Mexican cartel violence for the upcoming year. The annual report classifies Mexico as a "high risk" area, attributing this status to potential changes that may arise from the country's 2024 elections.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 8, 2024
In a recent incident, Border Patrol Agents in the Tucson Sector apprehended migrants who were attempting to blend into the desert surroundings by wearing camouflage. This revelation was shared on social media by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2024
Sheriff Jeff Richards of Franklin County, Kansas, expressed his concerns to the Federal Newswire about the impact of the southern border crisis on smaller communities and law enforcement agencies. He emphasized the need for additional resources to effectively combat cartels.
