U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry seized hard narcotics valued at $6.5 million in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions at the World Trade Bridge. Keep Reading
A Border Patrol Agent has been assaulted by a subject presumed to be illegally present in the United States during an apprehension in a remote area. Keep Reading
Authorities in Thailand are strengthening security along the Myanmar border to block illegal entry, and vowing to prosecute anyone who helps to sneak people in. Keep Reading
The number of officers patrolling French beaches will double as a result of a new agreement reached by the British Home Secretary Priti Patel and her French counterpart to tackle migrant activity in the Channel. Keep Reading
In late October, the El Paso television station KFOX-14 aired video of fire department ambulances lining up at the international bridge picking up COVID-19 patients who had just crossed from Mexico and driving them to hospitals, the ones now filled to crisis proportions. Keep Reading
GAO's analysis of USACE data shows that, as of July 2020, the federal government acquired 135 private tracts, or sections, of land and is working to acquire 991 additional tracts. Keep Reading
Three men have been charged with people smuggling offenses after a fishing boat was intercepted off the eastern coast of the U.K. Keep Reading
The new IATA Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution provides recommendations for governments and the logistics supply chain in preparation for what will be the largest and most complex global logistics operation ever undertaken. Keep Reading
Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to use their passport number and TSA PreCheck or Global Entry membership as a digital ID. Keep Reading
The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders fell by 21% in the first 10 months of this year to 87,500, largely because of a drop in arrivals in Eastern and Western Mediterranean, according to preliminary calculations. Keep Reading
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a woman attempting to smuggle two illegal aliens inside her vehicle’s trunk at the I-19 Immigration Checkpoint near Amado, Arizona, on November 18. Keep Reading
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint foiled a human smuggling attempt in a flatbed trailer north of Laredo. Keep Reading
The incident occurred on the evening of November 19, when a Suburban towing a utility trailer loaded with furniture and appliances approached the checkpoint. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Miami International Airport (MIA) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Keep Reading
CBP announced on November 20 a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the biometric entry and exit system that applies to non-U.S. citizens traveling to and from the United States. Keep Reading
After a two-day trial in February, the presiding judge issued an opinion finding that Meppen prisoners were held during the winter of 1945 in “atrocious” conditions and were exploited for outdoor forced labor, working, “to the point of exhaustion and death.” Keep Reading
USCIS will reject new cap-subject H-2B petitions received after Nov. 16, that request an employment start date before April 1, 2021. Keep Reading
With a nearly 30-year career in federal law enforcement, Albence brings a wealth of experience and understanding of ICE and DHS operations, having served in numerous roles within the department. Keep Reading
As legitimate vaccines move closer to delivery, the targeting of storage facilities and distribution networks by criminal networks can be expected. Keep Reading
The Office of Inspector General says DHS is facing several serious management and performance challenges. In its annual Major Management and Performance Challenges report, the watchdog underscores the need for consistent leadership. Keep Reading
