U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 403 pounds, (183 Kilograms) of cocaine concealed inside rolling door cylinders within a container that arrived from the Dominican Republic to the port of San Juan. The estimated value of the contraband is $3.6 million. “These seizures underscore the critical role our CBP plays in protecting our borders….
A Colombian national has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess 2,523 kilograms of cocaine on a vessel with intent to distribute following an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Panama Express (PANEX) Strike Force investigation. The post Colombian National Sentenced to 16 Years for Trafficking $75M in Cocaine…
A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) case resulted in five defendants being charged with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 150 kilograms of cocaine on Oct. 29. The post HSI Miami Investigation Results in 5 Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Over 150KG of Cocaine appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
Open-source intelligence (OSINT), as defined by the SANS Institute, refers to the process of producing intelligence through collecting, evaluating and analyzing publicly available information. The post Evolution of OSINT: From Coup Crisis to Cutting-Edge Advancements with Social Media, AI, and Data Analytics appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
The United States Border Patrol is grieving the tragic death of Processing Coordinator Jose Rodriguez-Lua, 21, who was killed in a fatal vehicle accident on Friday, November 1. The post U.S. Border Patrol Mourns Loss of Processing Coordinator Jose Rodriguez-Lua in Fatal Texas Crash appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›
Washington, D.C., November 1 — Homeland Security Today, the premier nonprofit information source for homeland security news, analysis, and insights, announced selections for the 2024 Homeland Security Holiday Hero Awards, including Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Elaine Duke, former Secretary of Homeland Security, and National Homeland Security Person of the Year, Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis at DHS,…
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The Government Technology & Services Coalition awards a select number of exceptional members each year — members who take their time, resources, and devotion to mission to give back to our organization. We could not thrive, grow, and serve the homeland security community without them. Whether it’s representing our nonprofit to ensure that the perspectives…
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HOMELAND SECURITY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, HSToday introduced the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021, celebrating individuals who’ve dedicated their lives to the nation’s safety post 9/11 and showcased remarkable agility and selflessness in homeland security pursuits. The Honorable Elaine Duke, former Secretary of Homeland Security; Principal, Elaine Duke…
The Homeland Security Today awards annually recognize the people who devote their lives to protecting our people, our resources, and our way of life. From heroic efforts on duty to invaluable efforts behind the scenes, annually we gather to celebrate excellence, honor, and the daily successes of those working on the front lines and in…
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Each year, Homeland Security Today honors shining stars in the community who are making their own unique, invaluable contributions to advance the mission of keeping America safer from myriad threats. Their strong commitment to mission touches every part of their work, from day-to-day operations to special projects and work in the community. Allan M. Collier,…
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