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By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that 2,800 migrants were apprehended in the Tucson sector during the week ending August 2. This information was shared in an August 2 post on X by Chief Patrol Agent of the Tucson sector.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 4, 2024
The White House has stated that fentanyl has claimed the lives of numerous children and adults, causing significant harm to families and communities. Consequently, the administration is urging Congress to pass the "Detect and Defeat" Counter Fentanyl proposal. Additionally, a National Security Memorandum will call on federal departments and agencies to intensify efforts to prevent illicit fentanyl from entering the country. These actions were announced in a July 31 fact sheet.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated that the arrest of two top Sinaloa leaders in the United States could exacerbate inter-organizational violence in Mexico, further threatening the U.S. with organized crime. Dr. Felbab-Brown made this statement in a commentary piece on July 26.
By Federal Newswire reports | Aug 1, 2024
Tempe, Arizona is ramping up its fight against human trafficking.
By Federal Newswire reports | Aug 1, 2024
In recent years, Indiana has increasingly felt the impact of cartel crime, a troubling trend that has prompted local law enforcement to take proactive measures.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 30, 2024
Steve Balich has voiced deep concerns about rising cartel activity and its impact on local crime.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 30, 2024
The Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has seized nearly 800,000 fentanyl pills in Utah, surpassing the entire seizure total for 2023 within a six-month period. This information was disclosed in a July 25 news release from the DEA.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 27, 2024
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that top Sinaloa cartel leaders are in U.S. custody as the fentanyl crisis continues. Mayorkas made the statement in a July 25 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press release.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 27, 2024
An America First Policy Institute (AFPI) fact sheet describes the consequences of current border policies for the United States and advocates for the implementation of America First policies to address the crisis and combat cartels. The fact sheet was released on July 18.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 26, 2024
The potential for public corruption is heightening in the United States amid increasing cartel influence due to exponential growth in cartel profits and unprecedented levels of human trafficking in the country, according to David DeVillers, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 26, 2024
The escalating impact of illegal immigration is spreading cartel activities throughout the United States at a more rapid pace, according to Chief Investigator Jay J. Armes III of Dallas-based Armes International Investigative Services.Armes expressed grave concerns over the current state of border security and its ramifications.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Terrell County Sheriff Thad Cleveland stated that cartels "are in every state throughout the United States." Cleveland made this statement during an interview on the podcast Texas Talks on July 8.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
Arizona Senator Janae Shamp stated that cartels must be designated as terrorist organizations to stop them. Shamp made the statement in an interview with Federal Newswire on July 15.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 24, 2024
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the expansion of Operation Plaza Spike to include El Paso and Juarez in a news release that also introduced a new counter-fentanyl surge operation called Apollo X. This announcement was made in a July 22 news release from the CBP.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 24, 2024
Southwest Key Program (Southwest Key), a Texas-based nonprofit, is accused of engaging in a pattern or practice of sexual abuse and harassment of unaccompanied children in the organization’s shelters, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This accusation forms the basis of a lawsuit announced on July 18.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 23, 2024
Former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico John Anderson highlighted the evolving challenges posed by cartels and organized crime and their influence in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 20, 2024
U.S. Representative Clay Higgins stated that cartels are operating drones as scouts at the border. Rep. Higgins made the statement in an X post on July 10.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 20, 2024
Dr. Jarrod Sadulski stated that Mexican cartels are trafficking into the United States using a network of gangs. Sadulski made this statement in his testimony before the Senate GOP Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on July 9.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
At the 2020 Census Springfield, Ohio boasted around 60,000 inhabitants.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 18, 2024
Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson stated that the cartels operate "sophisticated teams of professionals" to scam and take advantage of U.S. citizens. Nelson made the statement in a U.S. Department of the Treasury press release on July 16.
