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IACP honors Falfurrias Border Patrol Station with award for improved community relations, reductions in crime

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recently honored the Falfurrias Border Patrol Station with the IACP/Cisco Community Policing…

8 years ago

Border Patrol agents apprehend six after vehicle chase near Interstate 8 checkpoint

Agents with the U.S. Border Patrol recently apprehended an individual for alleged human smuggling, as well as five illegal migrants,…

8 years ago

CBP arrests two, seizes four pounds of cocaine at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, recently seized more…

8 years ago

Althoff named DCPA of Border Patrol’s Grand Forks Sector

The U.S. Border Patrol recently appointed Andrew J. Althoff as the Grand Forks Sector’s new deputy chief patrol agent (DCPA).…

8 years ago

Border Patrol agents apprehend previously-deported MS-13 gang member

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Buffalo station recently apprehended a previously-deported migrant with ties to the international criminal…

8 years ago

CBP AMO agents assist in apprehension of suspected illegal migrant who assaulted officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) - El Paso Branch recently assisted in the arrest…

8 years ago

CBP AMO P-3 crews intercept two vessels smuggling large shipment of cocaine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents recently apprehended multiple individuals and seized two vessels…

8 years ago

Border Patrol apprehends two previously-deported sex offenders during separate incidents

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Carrizo Springs and Eagle Pass stations recently apprehended two previously convicted sex offenders…

8 years ago

CBP agents discover 10 pounds of alleged liquid methamphetamine concealed in aloe vera juice bottles

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents stationed at the Hidalgo, Pharr, Anzalduas Port of Entry recently arrested an individual…

8 years ago

CBP agents seize 1,300 pounds of marijuana during six incidents

Del Rio Sector U.S. Border Patrol agents recently seized approximately 1,300 pounds of narcotics during the course of six different…

8 years ago

Border Patrol agents arrest previously-deported felon near Calexico West Port of Entry

U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended a previously-deported felon on Thursday near the Calexico West Port of Entry. The incident began…

8 years ago

ICE apprehends 36 fugitives during simultaneous operations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested 36 fugitives during simultaneous nationwide operations called Operation Safe Nation and Operation…

8 years ago

Perry introduces bill to give states power to approve refugee resettlement

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give individual state governments the power to approve…

8 years ago

Johnson requests information from DHS regarding humanitarian crisis at southwest border

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) requested information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday regarding the surge…

8 years ago

Legislators call on DHS to extend temporary protective status for people from nations affected by Ebola outbreak

A group of Democratic members of Congress called upon the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday to extend…

8 years ago

CBP appoints two new officers to senior leadership

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently appointed two officers for higher-level positions at two different ports of entry. CBP…

8 years ago

Johnson requests information on DHS citizenship error

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) requested information on Monday from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after reports of…

8 years ago

McCaul’s counterterrorism strategy aims to take U.S. into digital age of security

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) unveiled a counterterrorism strategy on Tuesday that he said takes U.S. policies…

8 years ago

CBP agents arrest two, seize approximately 47 pounds of methamphetamine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested two individuals and seized approximately 47 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in separate…

8 years ago

CBP recognized for support of largest health care fraud takedown in American history

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Florida recently recognized U.S. Customs…

8 years ago

McSally questions Border Patrol chief at hearing on securing border

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) questioned Border Patrol Chief Mark Morgan on Tuesday about his agency’s strategy to secure the…

8 years ago

CBP agents apprehend two individuals for illegal re-entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently apprehended two previously-deported individuals for re-entering the United States. The first individual,…

8 years ago

Former CBP officer sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for role for alien smuggling, accepting bribes

A former supervisory officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was recently sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison…

8 years ago

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Canine Unit welcomes four new members to the program

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol Canine Unit held a graduation on Friday to welcome four new Border Patrol agents to…

8 years ago

Higgins holds Northern Border Caucus meeting to help reduce delays at U.S.-Canada border crossings

U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) formally requested on Thursday at a Northern Border Caucus meeting with Canadian Ambassador David MacNaughton…

8 years ago

Rubio, Menendez introduce companion bill to Katko’s Cuban airport security legislation

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) applauded U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) on Wednesday for introducing the…

8 years ago

Border agents apprehend known sex offender near Eagle Pass Station

U.S. Border Patrol officers assigned to the Eagle Pass Station recently apprehended a known gang member convicted of sexual assault.…

8 years ago

Johnson releases report on opioid epidemic and the effects of non-secure borders

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a report on Thursday…

8 years ago

Katko expresses concern over resumed commercial air travel to Cuba

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) expressed concern on Wednesday about resumed commercial flights to Cuba. “Recent tragedies have shown us…

8 years ago

CBP OFO agriculture specialists uncover multiple pests and invasive species during rail shipment inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) agriculture specialists recently uncovered multiple pests and invasive seeds…

8 years ago

CBP agents seize $1.4 million worth of methamphetamine at Del Rio Port International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the Del Rio International Bridge recently discovered more than $1 million…

8 years ago

Border agents rescue two children suffering from heat-related illnesses

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Weslaco Station rescued two children who suffered from heat-related injuries on Monday. The…

8 years ago

Barletta warns California bill would turn state into a sanctuary

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) drew attention on Monday to a pending California state bill that would impede the ability…

8 years ago

ICE ERO officers arrest three at-large criminal aliens released from local custody after detainers were not honored

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers recently arrested three at-large criminal illegal immigrants after they…

8 years ago

Poliquin: Challenges to protecting Maine northern border highlight need for tough security

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) recently said that the challenges of protecting the state’s wild and rugged 611-mile border with…

8 years ago

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