In July 2020, law enforcement began an investigation into a drug trafficking and money laundering organization distributing large quantities of fentanyl and laundering drug proceeds. The post Two Convicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
Four U.S.-based coordinators and operators with alleged ties to the same firearms trafficking organization have been indicted. The post Cooperation Between U.S. and Mexican Law Enforcement Leads to Mexican Takedown of Significant Firearms Trafficker appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
It’s the first drug in the types tracked by CBP to have already surpassed the amount seized in fiscal year 2023 to date compared with all of fiscal year 2022. The post Fentanyl Seizures Have Soared More Than 400 Percent Since FY 2019, CBP Reports appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
In addition to the surge associated with Operation Blue Lotus, law enforcement officials here have attacked the fentanyl crises through aggressive prosecutions at every level of the supply chain. The post Border Fentanyl Enforcement Surge Results in Massive Increase in Seizures and Arrests appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
A loaded firearm as well as three magazines were found during the post-seizure inspection of the vehicle. The post Sweetgrass Border Patrol Agents Seize Vehicle, Loaded Firearm and Drugs After Illegal Border Crossing appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
The decedent was identified as an adult male citizen of the United States. The post Tucson Border Patrol Agents Involved in Fatal Shooting of Man While Responding to Shots Fired Call appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
An autopsy was performed on the child’s remains by the Cameron County Forensic Pathologist on the morning of Friday, May 19, 2023. The post CBP Issues Update on Investigation into Death of 8-Year-Old Girl in Custody appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
As agents rendered aid to an injured 4-year-old boy, the reported gunfire began. The post San Diego Border Patrol Agents Report Gunfire In Two Recent Incidents appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
The Senators say this bill would provide solutions to assist DHS with its counterdrug mission while also holding DHS accountable for assessing and improving their efforts. The post Bipartisan Bill to Bolster DHS Efforts to Detect and Seize Fentanyl and Other Illicit Drugs Advances in Senate appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
Martinez and his co-conspirators attempted to illegally bring 23 Honduran nationals and at least 24 kilograms of cocaine from Utila, Honduras, to Cocodrie, Louisiana, by boat. The post Honduran National Pleads Guilty to Role in International Human Smuggling and Cocaine Distribution Scheme appeared first on Hstoday. Read the full story ›
