CBP halts over 300 hatching eggs at the border, likely averting a bird flu outbreak
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently revealed that its agriculture experts found hundreds of hatching eggs, which could potentially carry infectious diseases, hidden in a layer of foam. These 337 eggs were mislabeled as “winter jackets” and were shipped from Germany to Alaska. The authorities noted that the shipment, seized on May 27, did not […]
New Border Patrol chief appointed by CBP
New Appointment in U.S. Border Patrol Leadership U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the appointment of Rosario “Pete” Vazquez as the new Director of the U.S. Border Patrol. In this role, he will manage nearly 20,000 personnel across the country. According to a press release, Vazquez will collaborate with President Donald Trump, Department […]
CBP Stops $1 Million Cocaine Trafficking Attempt by Cartel at Texas Border
Drug Traffickers Caught Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine on Busy Weekend During the Memorial Day weekend, suspected drug traffickers attempted to smuggle around $1.1 million worth of cocaine across the Progreso International Bridge. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, working through the holiday, intercepted a suspected cartel smuggler when they found hidden contraband in his […]
CBP redirects Air France flight from Detroit due to passenger linked to Ebola
Air France Flight Diverted Due to Ebola Concerns An Air France flight headed for Detroit was rerouted to Canada after officials discovered that a passenger with connections to an Ebola hotspot in Africa was, perhaps mistakenly, on board. This information was confirmed by authorities on Wednesday. A representative from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) […]
CBP removes Sureños-13 member sentenced for murder following transfer from jail
CBP Collaborates with Local Authorities to Apprehend Gang Member in California Recently, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) joined forces with local law enforcement to counter California’s sanctuary city policy, successfully detaining a gang member of Mexican origin who had received a 12-year sentence for second-degree murder. CBP reported that the local police in Southern California […]
27 cruise ship workers accused of having CSEM material are deported by CBP.
Deportation of Cruise Ship Employees Linked to Child Exploitation U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made an announcement on Monday regarding the deportation of 27 cruise ship employees suspected of involvement in child pornography activities. According to CBP, between April 23 and April 27, agents boarded eight cruise ships docked in San Diego as part […]
CBP Officers Take $4 Million in Cocaine at San Diego Port
Cocaine Seizure at San Ysidro Port of Entry U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry recently confiscated over 225 pounds of cocaine during a smuggling attempt. This incident, which occurred in late April, illustrates the agency’s ongoing efforts to dismantle cartel operations while navigating the challenges posed by […]
House approves budget plan to finance ICE and CBP through reconciliation
House Approves Immigration Enforcement Budget Amidst Democratic Opposition The House has passed a budget aimed at funding immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term, despite strong opposition from Democrats. The vote, which took place on Wednesday, concluded with a tally of 215-211, aligning mostly along party lines and marking a crucial step […]
Unauthorized Somali Pirate Captured by CBP
CBP Arrests Somali National with Piracy Background U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has apprehended a Somali national known for a history of piracy, based on documents obtained recently. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of Syed Jamaah Ahmad, who was wanted on outstanding warrants for allegedly using and forging passports. This […]
Two Republican senators team up with Democrats to halt funding for ICE and CBP
Senate Advances Republican Immigration Funding Bill Throughout the night, the Senate pushed forward a Republican budget resolution, earmarking $70 billion for immigration enforcement. This move aims to resolve the Democratic-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). From Wednesday afternoon until the early hours of Thursday, senators cast votes on various amendments, which were […]