CBP Grounds Over 4000 RC Drones From China
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has effectively grounded more than 4,600 remote controlled helicopter drones at the Fort Street Cargo Facility. Keep Reading
Border Patrol Discovers 58 People Hidden Inside Trailer
The incident occurred during the evening of May 29, when a red commercial tractor hauling a white trailer approached the I-35 checkpoint north of Laredo. A service canine alerted during an immigration inspection of the driver. Keep Reading
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing more than five pounds of marijuana at a local express consignment facility on May 28. Keep Reading
34 Arrested During Migrant Smuggling Crackdown Actions
The operation tracked the criminal activity of people smuggling across the continent and was prompted by the tragic discovery of 39 deceased Vietnamese nationals inside a refrigerated truck trailer in the U.K. in October 2019. Keep Reading
More Loaded Guns Detected at Checkpoints as TSA Continues to Detect High Rate of Firearms
TSA officers continue to detect firearms at the nation’s airports following its announcement regarding an increase in firearm detection rates during pandemic-restricted travel. Keep Reading
USCIS Faces Thousands of Furloughs if Agency Doesn’t Get Financial Rescue
The looming crisis comes as USCIS is preparing to reopen offices next week. The agency suspended in-person services on March 18 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
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USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4
On March 18, USCIS temporarily suspended routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Keep Reading
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CBP Seizes Chinese Medication Claiming to Treat COVID-19
A Chinese medication, falsely advertising to treat COVID-19, was seized by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the International Mail Facility at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on May 26. Keep Reading
Wolf Signs Exemption Allowing Entry of Certain Foreign Professional Athletes into the U.S.
The order, signed on May 22, 2020, states that it is in the national interest to except aliens who compete in professional sporting events organized by certain professional sporting groups. Keep Reading
Frontex Recruits First Wave of European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps
The first batch of more than 280 selected candidates received job offers this week (May 18-22). They will begin their online training in mid-June and will take part in a physical training program later this year. Keep Reading
South Korean Man in ICE Custody Dies
Choung Woong Ahn, 74, was pronounced dead at 9:52 p.m. local time May 17, 2020 by medical professionals. Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center staff found Ahn unresponsive in his cell. Keep Reading
Pittsburgh CBP Seizes Counterfeit and Potentially Harmful Cat and Dog Flea Collars
Veterinarians warn pet owners against purchasing counterfeit flea collars because the fake collars may not protect your pet, they may consist of harmful ingredients that may sicken your pet, or they may cause chemical burns or hair loss. Keep Reading
CBP Seizes 590 Pounds of Smuggled Bologna and Cold Cuts
The meats are prohibited for personal importation because they are made from pork and poultry and have the potential for introducing foreign animal diseases to the U.S. Keep Reading
Repatriation Flights Ramp Up As Illegal Entry Attempts Increase
From March 20, 2020 to May 14, 2020, CBP observed an increase in Mexican nationals who make repeated attempts to enter the U.S. illegally and bypass public health measures. Keep Reading
Border Patrol Arrests 15 in Maritime Human Smuggling Attempt
U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector arrested 15 people after a small vessel made landfall on one of San Diego’s local beaches on May 18. Keep Reading
OIG: CBP and TSA Need to Address Air Cargo Screening Program Weaknesses
The audit found that CBP did not always prevent air carriers from transporting high-risk air cargo from foreign airports into the United States. Keep Reading
Europol Report: Human Traffickers to Become More Ruthless and Clandestine
Enhanced border control measures and travel restrictions put in place throughout the European Union have led to a shift in the smuggling activities from air to land and sea routes. Keep Reading
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UN Says Coronavirus Lockdowns in Central America are Being Exploited by Criminal Gangs
Organized criminal groups have been exploiting the confinement to strengthen their control over local communities. Keep Reading
Border Patrol Seizes Bundles of Cocaine from Commercial Bus
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint seized several bundles of narcotics on a commercial bus north of Laredo. Keep Reading
ICE Honors Fallen Heroes During Police Week
ICE joins its law enforcement partners throughout the country to honor and pay tribute to those officers and agents who have made the ultimate sacrifice to make our nation and all her citizens safer and more secure. Keep Reading
