Fraudulent online purchases of flight tickets are highly lucrative for organized crime and are often linked to more serious criminal activities including irregular immigration, trafficking in human beings, drug smuggling and terrorism. Keep Reading
This practical exercise was the culmination of a series of training courses for first responders and investigators responsible for preventing and combating various forms of maritime crime. Keep Reading
"It was found that ISIS members who are currently fighting in the ranks of the Turkish occupation mercenaries are trying to smuggle their families out of the Al-Hol camp.” Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
From dozens of nominations, these awards select people from across the nation who are supporting America in their communities in tangible, beneficial ways, and we are proud to recognize each one. Keep Reading
In 2016, HSI launched Operation Limelight USA, based on the UK model, in airports throughout the country. HSI agents educate passengers flying to or from high-risk countries. Keep Reading
Former Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan and L.A.'s HSAC Director James Featherstone honored. CLICK THROUGH TO READ ABOUT ALL OF THE 2019 HONOREES. Keep Reading
During Operation Turquesa, authorities in 20 countries across three continents acted on leads and carried out nearly one million checks at air, land and sea borders in order to disrupt the organized crime groups behind key smuggling routes to the United States and Canada. Keep Reading
Since 2007, HSI’s implementation of Operation Angel Watch has targeted individuals previously convicted of sexual crimes against a child. Keep Reading
On November 13 2019, the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) and the Romanian Police (Poliția Română) supported by Europol, concluded their operation into a large criminal network smuggling migrants to western Europe in trucks. Keep Reading
