Tag: Immigration

A coalition of more than 200 retired homeland security professionals, including former Border Patrol officials and senior leaders, has issued an open letter to the American public urging the next administration to address critical gaps in U.S. border security and immigration enforcement. The post Former Border Security Officials Pen Open Letter Urging U.S. Border Security…

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As global trade, travel, and technology evolve, so too do the tools and strategies needed to secure borders and manage customs efficiently. The post COLUMN: Foresight Finds: Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future of Border Security appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›

Agents assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector made three significant drug seizures last week in various locations throughout the San Diego region. The post San Diego Border Patrol Seizes Major Drug Hauls in Three Busts Last Week appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›

A Guatemalan woman is facing felony drug possession charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly two pounds of heroin concealed in a courier shipment at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday. The post Dulles CBP Finds Heroin in Guatemalan Shipment, Courier Arrested by MWAA Police appeared first on HSToday. Read the full…

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A Killeen man was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his participation in a conspiracy to attempt to import 7.86 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico. The post HSI Del Rio and CBP Investigation Leads to 22-Year Sentence for Texas Man in Meth Smuggling Plot appeared first on HSToday. Read…

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A Mexican citizen was sentenced for illegally exporting firearms from the United States into Mexico following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The post Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Illegally Exporting Firearms Following HSI and CBP Investigation appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›

A Southeast Texas woman pleaded guilty Oct. 24 to smuggling chickens into the United States from countries where poultry populations are affected by a highly contagious and often deadly disease. The post Southeast Texas Woman Admits to Smuggling Chickens from Disease-Affected Region into U.S. appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›

remote video surveillance system (RVSS) operators broadcasted information regarding potential smuggling activity involving a four-door silver Infinity sedan at the Customs Export Facility (CEF) located approximately .22 miles west of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry (POE) The post Migrants Killed After Being Ejected From Smuggling Vehicle appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story…

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ERO Honduras and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement in Honduras, removed Fredy Rufino Aguilar-Hernandez, a 38-year-old unlawfully present Honduran national, from the United States Oct. 25. Aguilar-Hernandez is wanted in Honduras for murder The post ERO Houston Removes Honduran Fugitive Wanted for Murder appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry last weekend seized more than $205,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.  The post CBP Officers Seize Over $205K in Narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry appeared first on HSToday. Read the full story ›