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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Roma Port of Entry in Texas seized more than $13 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of carbonated soft drinks, according to an announcement from the agency.


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened a new Global Entry Enrollment Center at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, expanding the Trusted Traveler Program in the Southeast region.


CBP seizes over $3.7 million in narcotics during weekend operations at Laredo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized more than $3.7 million worth of hard narcotics in four separate incidents over the weekend, according to an official statement.


San Diego CBP seizes nearly 10,000 pounds of drugs worth $24M in August

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Diego Field Office reported that its officers seized nearly 10,000 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value of $24 million during August 2025.


ICE reports arrests of violent offenders with prior convictions nationwide

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its officers arrested several individuals with prior convictions for violent crimes during operations conducted over the weekend across the United States.


DHS criticizes California governor over new law restricting officer anonymity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the “No Secret Police Act,” a new law that restricts law enforcement officers from concealing their identities during operations.


Justice Department settles ADA complaint with Sunrise Hospital over access for deaf patients

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has reached an agreement with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, LLC, to improve accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing patients and their companions.


Three men sentenced after defrauding COVID relief program through fake payroll claims

Three businessmen from the Washington, D.C. area have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal initiative designed to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.


House Republicans urge Senate action after passing stopgap funding bill

House Republicans have called on Senate Democrats to join them in passing a continuing resolution to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.


Orleans Parish woman indicted for robbing Capital One Bank on Canal Street

On September 19, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Jentonia Williams, a 39-year-old resident of New Orleans, for bank robbery.


Senate committee examines risks tied to foreign-made generic drug supply

At a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Chairman Rick Scott raised concerns about the nation’s reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs, particularly those produced in China and India.


DHS leaders respond to Chicago Tribune claims about targeting American citizens

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has drawn attention to a letter sent by Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons and Commander at Large of the U.S. Border Patrol Greg Bovino to the editorial board...


FCC Allenwood inmates indicted on assault and weapons charges

Multiple inmates at the Federal Correctional Center (FCC) Allenwood in Pennsylvania have been indicted on charges of assault, conspiracy, and weapons offenses.


Utah man sentenced to 30 years for online child exploitation scheme

Carlos Arturo Aparicio Hernandez, also known as Raiza Daniela Yasira Aparicio Hernandez, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.


Law enforcement announces major seizures after Operation Take Back America in eastern Oklahoma

Federal and local law enforcement officials announced the outcomes of Operation Take Back America and Project Safe Neighborhood Initiatives, coordinated by the Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crime Task Force (EOVCTF), aimed at addressing violent crime...


Wilmington man sentenced for multi-year fraud schemes totaling over $900K

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after being convicted of multiple fraud schemes that netted over $900,000.


Former NYPD detective pleads guilty in racketeering case involving violent theft crew

A former New York City Police Department detective, Saul Arismendy De La Cruz, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in federal court on Friday.


Five Oklahomans indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges

Five individuals from Oklahoma have been indicted on charges related to drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


U.S. congratulates Turkmenistan on 34th anniversary of independence

The United States has extended its congratulations to Turkmenistan as the country marks 34 years of independence on September 27.


Inmate convicted for slashing corrections officer at Manhattan federal facility

Mario Powell was found guilty in Manhattan federal court of assaulting a corrections officer with a deadly weapon and possessing prison contraband.