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By Federal Newswire | Jan 3, 2024
The U.S. Border Patrol's Swanton sector in Vermont continues to maintain vigilance in its border patrolling duties. According to a recent social media post by Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia, the months of October and November saw an increased level of activity compared to the combined total for the fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 2, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson sector continue to disrupt human and drug smuggling attempts, as reported by Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin. He recently highlighted the sector's activity on social media, referencing a local man who was sentenced to five years in prison for human smuggling.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 2, 2024
As the year 2023 draws to a close, border threat experts highlight the ongoing tension between the United States and Mexico as a significant issue. This tension, they argue, is adversely affecting the fight against fentanyl. While there have been instances of collaboration between the two countries in combating drug cartels, there have also been moments of strain that could potentially exacerbate both the border situation and the fentanyl crisis.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 2, 2024
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia of the Swanton sector has issued a stern warning to those who seek to harm Border Patrol agents, promising severe prison sentences. In a recent social media post, Garcia announced that an individual who assaulted a local border patrol agent is now facing a nine-year sentence.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 1, 2024
Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel recently acknowledged the efforts of a specialized law enforcement and search and rescue response team that came to the aid of an injured migrant. The statement was delivered via X.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 1, 2024
An ongoing investigation is currently being conducted into the case of 11 Cuban migrants who landed near Key Largo, Florida. The migrants are now being processed for removal, as revealed in a tweet by Samuel Briggs II, the Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol in the Miami sector. This was Briggs' inaugural social media post for the new year.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 1, 2024
A man, wanted for murder, was unable to hide his identity while attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico. The arrest was made by officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Santa Teresa port of entry. Jason Owens, Chief Border Patrol Agent, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the suspect is now set to be prosecuted by the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the Department of Justice.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 27, 2023
Drug smugglers attempting to transport narcotics through the Indio Station were thwarted by border patrol agents, as reported by U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Gregory K. Bovino. The announcement was made via X, previously known as Twitter.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport recently intercepted a stink bug known to damage plants by piercing and sucking sap from leaves. CBP agriculture specialists discovered the insect, identified as Euschistus rugifer, in a package of fresh herbs.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 26, 2023
San Diego Border Patrol sector agents have apprehended two convicted felons, as announced by Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel. The individuals were found in possession of a loaded firearm, according to her statement on X (formerly Twitter).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 25, 2023
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens expressed concern over the risk posed by migrants attempting to illegally enter the U.S. in groups. He pointed out that managing such illegal entries often strains resources.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 25, 2023
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has declared that seafood consumed by Americans will no longer have any connections to Russia. The agency announced that all fish-related products imported into the United States must demonstrate that they did not originate from the Russian Federation. This directive also applies to seafood items processed in a third country before being imported into the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
Samuel Briggs II, the Acting Chief Patrol Agent of the Miami Sector for U.S. Border Patrol, recently drew attention to the dangers of maritime migration. In a retweet from the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), Briggs underscored the risks faced by migrants attempting to reach America via sea routes.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
The Chief of the United States Border Patrol, Jason Owens, recently shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that a smuggling attempt involving heroin was successfully thwarted by agents in Indio, California. He emphasized the need for advanced technology to aid agents and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials in continuing their efforts against drug trafficking.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
Fourteen individuals linked to a North Carolina drug organization, which was supplied by both the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), have been sentenced to prison. The sentencing follows a two-year investigation that revealed the organization's involvement in trafficking substantial quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, as well as illegal firearm possession. This information was disclosed by Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 22, 2023
Todd Bensman, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, has asserted that hundreds of thousands of migrants are arriving in American cities by air, largely unnoticed and unreported. In an article penned on September 21, Bensman shed light on the obscured data concerning the influx of foreign immigrants entering the country via air travel.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2023
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) federal advisory committee has greenlit a series of recommendations aimed at streamlining the transit of goods within America. The move, designed to expedite North American trade, was announced during a recent meeting of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC).
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2023
Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel, Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), recently reiterated the organization's stance on asylum laws through a reposted tweet from the CBP's main account.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2023
United States Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens, recently used the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to report that December has been a particularly challenging month for migrants attempting to cross the border. He highlighted the ongoing risk of death and the necessity for rescue operations associated with illegal entry into America.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 19, 2023
Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has called for bipartisan solutions to address the border security crisis the United States is facing at both the southern and northern borders. In a recent speech on the Senate floor, Senator Collins highlighted the alarming increase in encounters with foreign nationals entering the U.S. without authorization.According to Senator Collins, there were a record 12,381 encounters recorded yesterday alone. She expressed concern that the current rate of encounters, averaging nearly 8,500 per day this...
