CBP intercepts nearly $984K of suspected cocaine at the Texas border
Major Cocaine Seizures at U.S.-Mexico Border Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents intercepted suspicious cocaine worth over $984,000 trying to enter Texas from Mexico this past weekend. This information comes from a press release obtained by Blaze News. The press release attributes these efforts to the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Homeland Security […]
CBP dogs on high alert as World Cup travelers from developing countries bring in spoiled souvenirs
Increased Vigilance at U.S. Airports During World Cup Border authorities are stepping up their watchfulness at U.S. airports and entry points as the World Cup approaches. Federal agencies have alerted travelers that there may be a rise in dangerous products being brought into the country. In fact, individuals from regions with known agricultural virus issues […]
Republican senators support Mullin’s proposal to withdraw CBP officers from sanctuary cities
Homeland Security Proposes Changes in Sanctuary Cities After Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin unveiled a plan to pull Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from airports in sanctuary cities—those that don’t comply with federal immigration enforcement—Republican senators have come out in favor of the initiative. “I think there should be consequences for cities and […]
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 […]