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By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2024
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Operation Lone Star will specifically target Tren de Aragua (TdA) in an attempt to limit their operations in Texas, according to a press release from Abbott’s office.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2024
Morgan Ortagus, founder of POLARIS and former spokeswoman for the State Department, said that it is unacceptable for any U.S. apartment complexes to be taken over by Venezuelan gangs. She made this statement in an October 14 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is emphasizing its commitment to combating drug trafficking during Red Ribbon Week. The agency, which serves as America's frontline against drugs like fentanyl, aims to keep communities safe and drug-free.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas have seized heroin valued at over $566,000 in a recent enforcement action. This significant discovery highlights the ongoing drug threat faced by frontline CBP officers.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2024
Sebastián Incháustegui, an attorney at Universidad Panamericana, said that cartel violence and influence are at peak levels as Mexico recently passed an amendment potentially giving cartels more power over the country’s judicial system. Incháustegui made this statement on September 19.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 21, 2024
On October 20, 2024, officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), stationed at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, apprehended a man wanted for a felony warrant related to child sex offenses. The individual was identified as Gerardo Gutierrez Ramos, a 57-year-old Mexican citizen.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 21, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently seized heroin valued at over $267,000. The incident occurred on October 19 when a 2015 Ford van was subjected to a secondary inspection at the Camino Real International Bridge. During this examination, which involved a CBP canine and non-intrusive inspection technology, officers found five packages containing nearly 16 pounds of alleged heroin inside the vehicle.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
J.D. Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, said that Mexican drug cartels have become the "wealthiest criminal organization" through their drug smuggling and human trafficking operations. Vance made this assertion during a conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro for "The Interview."
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Sebastián Incháustegui, an Attorney at Law from Universidad Panamericana, has expressed concerns about the current state of cartel violence in Mexico. He attributes this escalation to a recent constitutional amendment that he believes could potentially empower cartels within the country's judicial system. Incháustegui published his commentary on September 19.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt said that drug cartels are "flooding our streets" with "deadly drugs" following the discovery of 11,000 pounds of methamphetamine near schools in Georgia. Hunt made this statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on October 7.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
CBP officers at the Calexico Commercial Facility have intercepted over 646 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of green onions. The incident took place on October 10, 2024, when officers encountered a 63-year-old male driving a commercial tractor-trailer with a shipment listed as green onions. The driver, who held a valid border crossing card, was directed to undergo further inspection.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas seized narcotics valued at over $414,000 during a recent enforcement action. The incident occurred on October 12th when a CBP officer directed a 2010 Dodge Journey for secondary inspection at the Eagle Pass International Bridge. The vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old male United States citizen.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas have seized narcotics valued at over $681,000. The seizure occurred on October 13 when a CBP officer referred a 2012 Dodge Journey for secondary inspection at the International Bridge in Hidalgo. The vehicle was driven by a 35-year-old male Mexican citizen.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents recently thwarted a human smuggling operation, resulting in the apprehension of 16 migrants. The incident occurred on October 15 at approximately 9:50 p.m., when agents responded to a call from a concerned citizen about suspicious activity near N. Lamar Boulevard and Interamerica.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
Todd Bensman at the Center for Immigration Studies said that the "people-moving machine" in Colombia has "mainlined nearly two million foreign nationals" from 150 countries, many on the terror watchlist, through the Darien Gap and into the U.S. Bensman made this statement on October 2.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 11, 2024
The Interior and Security Ministers of the G7 have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons. This initiative follows the launch of the G7 Coalition to Prevent and Counter the Smuggling of Migrants at the G7 Apulia summit. The ministers aim to intensify efforts against organized crime groups involved in these activities, while ensuring protection for migrants and victims, particularly women and girls.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 11, 2024
Agents from the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector conducted two major drug seizures on Interstate 5 within a span of twelve hours. The first incident occurred on Wednesday at around 3:30 p.m., when agents stopped a sedan on I-5 near San Clemente. During the inspection, agents found plastic-wrapped packages inside green trash bags, which were suspected to contain narcotics. The driver, vehicle, and packages were taken to a nearby station for further investigation.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 11, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo have identified multiple shipments containing psilocybin over the past month at the Peace Bridge warehouse. The discovery involved commercial shipments labeled as "chocolate and other food preparations." Upon further inspection, officers found that these chocolate bricks contained psilocybin, a Schedule 1 controlled substance.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 11, 2024
The American Sheriffs Alliance has expressed concerns over the growing influence, reach, and power of drug cartels, which they say will continue to expand unless there are policy changes regarding the border and immigration. This statement was made in a report released in September 2024.
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 9, 2024
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), along with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 31 other lawmakers, called on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to comply with federal immigration laws by collecting DNA samples from every immigrant encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
