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News Releases

I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week


07/29/2016

WASHINGTON, DC

HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
While human trafficking can occur in a variety of scenarios and industries, indicators of trafficking activities often look the same across cases. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) participates in a variety of human trafficking awareness events during National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention month and throughout the year.



07/28/2016

SAN JUAN, P.R.


CONTRABAND


Operation '8 Ball' nets 44 arrests for drug trafficking, firearms violations
“This case, once more, exemplifies that those involved in the distribution of narcotics and other contraband will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted,” said Ricardo Mayoral, acting special agent in charge of HSI San Juan. “HSI thanks our federal and local federal law enforcement partners for their significant cooperation in dismantling this drug trafficking organization.”



07/27/2016

SANTA ANA, CA


OPERATIONAL


Orange County man who allegedly impersonated ICE agent faces federal charge
Luis A. Flores-Mendoza, 26, of Santa Ana, was arrested Monday by special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). He was charged in a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors last week.



07/25/2016

SEATTLE, WA


ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


19 arrested in northern Washington ICE operation targeting convicted criminal aliens
In Skagit County, 10 individuals were taken into custody, including nine from Mt. Vernon and one from Burlington. In Whatcom County, nine individuals were taken into custody from cities including: Bellingham (3), Bow (1), Everson (2), Ferndale (2) and Lynden (1).

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I.C.E. News Releases


07/29/2016

NEW YORK, NY


ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

ICE detainee passes away at New York hospital
Santo Carela, 60, was pronounced dead two days after he had been taken to the hospital, where he was admitted for additional diagnostic tests. Carela’s next of kin was notified of his death by the attending physician.



07/29/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



HUMAN SMUGGLING/TRAFFICKING


World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
While human trafficking can occur in a variety of scenarios and industries, indicators of trafficking activities often look the same across cases. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) participates in a variety of human trafficking awareness events during National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention month and throughout the year.



07/29/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



FINANCIAL CRIMES


ICE and federal partners conclude successful anti-money laundering conference
The audience of over 450 attendees comprised representatives from financial sector compliance, anti-money laundering and financial intelligence investigators, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.



07/28/2016

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CONTRABAND


Operation '8 Ball' nets 44 arrests for drug trafficking, firearms violations
“This case, once more, exemplifies that those involved in the distribution of narcotics and other contraband will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted,” said Ricardo Mayoral, acting special agent in charge of HSI San Juan. “HSI thanks our federal and local federal law enforcement partners for their significant cooperation in dismantling this drug trafficking organization.”




07/28/2016

SPRINGFIELD, IL



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Indiana gospel singer found guilty of sexually exploiting child
Shawn Shannon, 44, a traveling gospel singer from Muncie, Indiana, was convicted July 27 after a three-day trial of 19 counts of sexually exploiting a minor and one count of distributing child pornography.



07/27/2016

PHOENIX, AZ



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Retired Phoenix-area police officer sentenced to more than 300 years in prison for child sexual exploitation
Russell Dean Millsaps, 69, was sentenced July 1 by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Mikitish on multiple counts of child molestation, crimes against children, and sexual exploitation of a minor. The case against Millsaps was prosecuted by Rebecca Jones of the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.



07/27/2016

SANTA ANA, CA



OPERATIONAL


Orange County man who allegedly impersonated ICE agent faces federal charge
Luis A. Flores-Mendoza, 26, of Santa Ana, was arrested Monday by special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). He was charged in a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors last week.



07/26/2016

CHICAGO, IL



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


34 alleged gang members charged in Latin Kings racketeering conspiracy involving guns, assaults and attempted murders in Chicago area
The indictments allege that members of the Latin Kings violently enforced discipline within its ranks and retaliated against rivals and former members to prevent cooperation with law enforcement. Its members and associates engaged in various acts of violence, including murder, attempted murder, assault with dangerous weapons, arson, and extortion, according to the indictments. The charges include the attempted murders of rival gang members and a Melrose Park (Illinois) police officer.




07/26/2016

LOS ANGELES, CA



PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY


Former ICE special agent sentenced to federal prison for taking bribes from businessman being investigated for human trafficking
Joohoon David Lee, 43, who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, who called the bribery “a very, very grave crime.” Lee pleaded guilty last December to one count of bribery, following a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).



07/26/2016

FRESNO, CA



NARCOTICS


3 Bakersfield brothers charged in bust of synthetic drug lab
Yousef Aezah, 27, Adhim Aezah, 22, and Dirar Aezah, 18, all of Bakersfield, were arraigned following their arrest before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. In addition to manufacturing and distributing spice, the men are charged in a four-count indictment handed down Thursday with conspiracy and maintaining drug-involved premises.



07/26/2016

NEW YORK, NY



NARCOTICS


Colombian drug kingpin sentenced to 35 years in prison for conspiring to smuggle thousands of kilograms of cocaine into the US
Daniel Barrera Barrera, 48, aka, Loco Barrera, a citizen of Colombia, worked with two Colombian terrorist organizations to manufacture and distribute thousands of kilograms of cocaine per year. He also laundered tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds.



07/25/2016

NEW YORK, NY



NARCOTICS


Father and son convicted for participating in a transnational cocaine trafficking
Following a two week trial, a federal jury found Gregorio, 60, and Angelo Gigliotti, 36, guilty for their involvement trafficking cocaine through multiple countries. Gregorio Gigliotti was also convicted of possessing a stash of firearms in connection with the operation.




07/25/2016

SAN FRANCISCO, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Oakland man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
In pleading guilty, Lawrence Ham, 52, admitted that between June 26, 2015, and July 14, 2015, he possessed sexually explicit images of children on his computer and in print. Ham further admitted the images included depictions of prepubescent children engaged in conduct involving sadistic or masochistic abuse of the victims.



07/25/2016

SEATTLE, WA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


19 arrested in northern Washington ICE operation targeting convicted criminal aliens
In Skagit County, 10 individuals were taken into custody, including nine from Mt. Vernon and one from Burlington. In Whatcom County, nine individuals were taken into custody from cities including: Bellingham (3), Bow (1), Everson (2), Ferndale (2) and Lynden (1).



07/22/2016

SEATTLE, WA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Former Seattle psychologist sentenced to more than 6 years for seeking sex with 12-year-old
Jonathan Brent Wulf, 62, of Seattle, was arrested in September 2015 when he arrived at a meeting place for a sexual encounter with what turned out to be an undercover ICE HSI agent. At Friday’s sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones noted Wulf’s career as a clinical psychologist saying “You’ve been able to see the kind of damage this activity can cause.



07/22/2016

LOS ANGELES, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Los Angeles-area man found guilty of advertising pornographic images of toddlers and infants in online chatroom
Angelo Harper Jr., 21, was found guilty of advertising child pornography, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison. Harper was found guilty by U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner, who presided over a two-day bench trial.




07/22/2016

SACRAMENTO, CA



WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT


Northern California company to pay $1.5 million following ICE worksite probe
According to the agreement, in March 2012, HSI audited employee I-9 immigration forms at Mary’s Gone Crackers Inc., based in Gridley. Later, in May 2012, HSI notified the company that 49 of its employees appeared not to be authorized to work in the U.S. After one employee provided corrected documentation, Mary’s Gone Crackers informed ICE the other 48 had resigned or been terminated.



07/22/2016

FRESNO, CA



NARCOTICS


4 indicted in large-scale Sequoia National Forest marijuana grow
The indictment charges the following individuals with conspiring to cultivate marijuana at two sites in the Sequoia National Forest: Sair Eduardo Maldonado-Soto, 21, Coral Herrera, 19, both of Perris; Abel Toledo-Villa, 34, of Michoacán, Mexico; and Alfredo Cardenas-Suastegui, 55, of Mexico.



07/22/2016

CHICAGO, IL



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


ICE charges owner of illegal file-sharing website with copyright infringement
Artem Vaulin, 30, of Kharkiv, Ukraine, was arrested in Poland and is charged via criminal complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago, with conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement, conspiracy to commit money laundering and criminal copyright infringement.



07/21/2016

LOS ANGELES, CA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


More than 100 arrested in Los Angeles-area ICE operation targeting convicted criminal aliens
All of the 100 men and 12 women taken into custody by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers during this week’s operation, which concluded late Wednesday, had criminal histories. The majority (62) had prior felony convictions for serious or violent offenses, such as child sex crimes, weapons charges, and assault.




07/21/2016

SAN FRANCISCO, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Former San Francisco teacher indicted on child pornography charge
Christian Lancaster, 46, of Alameda, is charged in an indictment with knowingly possessing one or more images of prepubescent minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Up until January, Lancaster was a teacher with the San Francisco Unified School District.



07/21/2016

PHOENIX, AZ



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


Salvadoran murder suspect captured on the southern border deported by ICE to face charges
Edwin Alexander Garcia-Pimentel, aka Huezo, 41, was transferred by ERO officers to the custody of Salvadoran law enforcement officials. An arrest warrant issued in June 2013 by a judge in El Salvador charges Garcia with aggravated murder.



07/21/2016

GALVESTON, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Southeast Texas man sentenced to almost 20 years in prison for distributing, receiving and possessing child pornography
Richard Wayne Barton, 51, of Dickinson was sentenced July 21 to 235 months in federal prison and was ordered to pay restitution to known victims. He was further ordered to serve 10 years of supervised release following completion of his prison term, during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the Internet. He will also be ordered to register as a sex offender.



07/21/2016

WASHINGTON, DC



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE operation nets 24 convicted criminal arrests in D.C.-metro area
The 24 arrestees were all male citizens and/or nationals of several different countries across the globe, including El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ghana, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico and Panama and had previously been convicted of crimes, including rape of a minor, child abuse/neglect, grand larceny, drug distribution and more. Arrests took place in Fairfax, Woodbridge, Manassas, Falls Church, Annandale, Winchester, Sterling, Herndon, Springfield, as well as the District.




07/21/2016

HONOLULU, HI



FINANCIAL CRIMES


Operator of Chinatown game room sentenced to more than 3 years in federal prison
Delvin Phuong Pham, aka Kevin Pham, 49, appeared in federal court before Senior U.S. District Court Judge Susan Oki Mollway. In addition to the prison term, Judge Mollway ordered the defendant to forfeit more than $96,000 in personal property and 14 illegal gambling machines.

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DEA NEWS

Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Sentenced for Massive Cocaine Conspiracy

JUL 25 (NEW YORK)

Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Robert L. Capers, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Wifredo A. Ferrer, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced that Daniel Barrera Barrera, also known as "Loco Barrera," a citizen of Colombia, was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 35 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $10,000,000 by U.S. District Judge Gregory H. Woods for his role in conspiring to distribute and manufacture cocaine knowing that it would be imported into the United States. Barrera was also sentenced by Judge Woods on one count of conspiring to launder money, as charged in a Superseding Indictment filed in the Eastern District of New York, and on one count of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and one count of conspiring to manufacture and distribute cocaine knowing that it would be unlawfully imported into the United States, as charged in a Superseding Indictment filed in the Southern District of Florida.

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D.E.A. NEWS RELEASES

JUL 28 (FRESNO, Calif.) Seventeen Indicted for Firearms and Drug Trafficking JUL 28 (PORTLAND, Ore.) 21 Charged with Trafficking of Prescription Opiates JUL 28 (NEW YORK) Murderer Sentenced to 34 Years in Prison JUL 28 (LAREDO, Texas) 11 Charged in Heroin Conspiracy JUL 28 (CONCORD, N.H.) Man Sentenced for Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

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A.T.F. Press Releases

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

Two Orlando Men Plead Guilty to Robbing Publix Supermarkets
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Lehigh Acres Resident Charged with Firearms Offenses Related to Investigation of Club Blu Mass Shooting
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THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016

Seventeen Indicted for Firearms and Drug Trafficking Following Multi-Agency Sweep in Fresno
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ATF, Firearms Industry Offer Reward in Louisville Firearms Theft
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ATF, Firearms Industry Offer Reward in Louisville Firearms Theft
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016

Operation Cease Fire Yields Multiple Federal and State Arrests on Firearms and Drug Offenses
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Albuquerque Felon Sentenced to Prison for Federal Firearms Conviction
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East Chicago Man Sentenced to 37 Months In Prison
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Fire at Explosives Manufacturer Ruled Accidental
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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2016

Latin Kings Indicted
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Pueblo Law Enforcement and Federal Partners Attack Violent Crime
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JUSTICE NEWS



New York Doctor Convicted of Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud
Friday, July 29, 2016




Two Ohio Men Charged with Hate Crime for Beating African-American Man
Friday, July 29, 2016




Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Statement on Court of Appeals Ruling in North Carolina Voting Case
Friday, July 29, 2016


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News from CBP

August 1, 2016 | Local Media Release
Global Entry Expands to Louis Armstrong New Orleans InternationalAirport

July 29, 2016 | Local Media Release
Reckless drug smuggler plunges vehicle into Rio Grande

July 29, 2016 | Local Media Release
CBP Intercepts New Pests at Philadelphia Seaport

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C.B.P. Media Releases

Global Entry Expands to Louis Armstrong New Orleans InternationalAirport
Monday, August 1, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseNEW ORLEANS—U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today the addition of Global Entry kiosks to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Global Entry, a CBP trusted traveler program, provides expedited clearance for pre-approved,...
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CBP Officers Seize $214K in Cocaine at World Trade Bridge
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at World Trade Bridge this week seized more than $214,000 in cocaine hidden in a bobtail tractor. “Our officers continue to maintain strict vigilance of all traffic in the cargo...
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CBP Intercepts New Pests at Philadelphia Seaport
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleasePHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed Wednesday that a type of shield bug that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered inside a shipment of pineapples is the first recorded find of...
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U.S. Border Patrol Green Cup Donates $3,000 to Plattsburgh Charity MVP Kids
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleasePLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — U.S. Border Patrol agents, assigned to the Swanton, Vt., Border Patrol Sector, on Thursday donated $3,000 they raised during the 9th Annual Green Cup golf tournament to MVP Kids, a Plattsburgh, N.Y., -based charitable...
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Rio Grande Valley Special Operations Group rescues two men in distress
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseFALFURRIAS, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley Sector Special Operations Group (SOG) rescued two undocumented immigrants in two separate events this Rio Grande Valley SOG membersadminister first aidweek. On Monday night, agents responded to a 911 call...
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CBP Officers Make Huge Drug Bust at Santa Teresa Port of Entry
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseSANTA TERESA, NM– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Santa Teresa, New Mexico Port of Entry made a large drug seizure on Tuesday. CBP officers seized 927.96 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $742,368. “...
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U.S. Border Patrol Recruiting Event in the Rio Grande Valley
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseEDINBURG, Texas ̶̶ Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) will be having a recruiting event on Saturday, July 30, 2016. The U.S. Border Patrol in conjunction with Workforce Solutions will be hosting a recruiting event on July 30, 2016 from 8...
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Rio Grande Valley agents rescue 39 immigrants in 24 hours
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseEDINBURG, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley rescued 39 illegal immigrants in 24 hours and found a deceased male in the harsh ranch lands. The largest rescue occurred in La Grulla, Texas when agents responded to a 911 call...


Reckless drug smuggler plunges vehicle into Rio Grande
Friday, July 29, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseHARLINGEN, Texas – In an attempt to evade Border Patrol agents, a drug smuggler recklessly drove his vehicle into the Rio Grande on Wednesday. Van loaded with marijuana beingremoved from the Rio Grande“These drug smugglers are not only endangering...
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Philadelphia CBP Seizes $26K in Unreported Currency from Greece-Bound Travelers
Thursday, July 28, 2016 | Local Media ReleasePHILADELPHIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $26,000 from a Greece-bound couple who violated federal currency reporting regulations at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday. There is no limit to how much...
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Woman Caught with $160K in Crystal Meth by CBP Officers at LAX
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseLOS ANGELES —U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) seized 11.24 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, hidden within the lining of a passenger’s suitcase on July 18th. The estimated value of the...
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CBP Air and Marine Operations Rescues Individuals Lost at Sea in Florida
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseTARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – A marine crew from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Tampa Marine Unit rescued two people from a disabled vessel off the coast of Three Rooker Island, near Tarpon Springs, Florida around midnight...
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CBP Announces Expansion of Global Entry to Colombian Citizens
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | National Media ReleaseWASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the expansion of Global Entry to citizens of Colombia. Global Entry, a CBP Trusted Traveler Program, allows for expedited clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travelers. Colombian...
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United States Signs Reimbursable Services Agreement with Massachusetts Port Authority
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | National Media ReleaseWASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the signing of a reimbursable agreement with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). The signing took place at Boston Logan International Airport with CBP Commissioner R. Gil...
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Global Entry Enrollment Center to Open in London
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | National Media ReleaseWASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection will open a Global Entry enrollment center at the U.S. Embassy in London for 60 days beginning on September 26. Conditionally-approved Global Entry applicants can now register for an interview with a CBP...
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Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize $112,880 in Cocaine at Gateway International Bridge
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseBROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $112,880, hidden within a 2006 blue...
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CBP Mandates Use of ACE Filing as of July 23
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | National Media ReleaseWASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection deployed and mandated in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) trade processing capabilities for filing the remaining cargo entry transactions, and specifically, for cargo associated with quota...
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CBP Arrests Passenger Wanted for Larceny
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseAUSTIN, Texas— U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a passenger at the Austin International Airport on an outstanding federal arrest warrant, July 23. The traveler, a 39-year-old United States citizen, was arriving from Cancun,...
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69 lbs of Liquid Methamphetamine Seized at Eagle Pass Checkpoint
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working checkpoint operations in Eagle Pass, seized over $600,000 worth of liquid methamphetamine. The shampoo bottles contained a totalof 69 lbs of liquid methamphetamine.“The profit from these narcotics...
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Laredo Sector Canine Program Holds Graduation
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas – On July 22, 2016, members of the Laredo Sector Canine Unit held a graduation to welcome three Border Patrol agents to the program. Border Patrol agents were honored in a ceremony in front of their peers and family. Pictured LtR:...
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CBP Advises of Temporary Bicycle Lane Changes at Laredo Port of Entry
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would like to advise of a temporary change to the routing of bicycle traffic that will help enable completion of a pedestrian primary inspection area that will help facilitate traffic flow....
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Customs and Border Protection Officers Seize $1,448,863 in Methamphetamine at the Donna International Bridge
Monday, July 25, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseDONNA, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Donna International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $1,448,863, hidden within a white 1997...
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Yuma Border Patrol agents locate, detain robbery suspects
Monday, July 25, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseWELLTON, Ariz. – Wellton Station Border Patrol agents detained four suspects believed to be involved in the robbery of a local Chevron gas station over the weekend. An on-duty agent was entering the station’s parking lot Saturday when he observed a...
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CBP Officers Arrest Mexican Woman, U.S. Juvenile in Separate Attempts to Smuggle Heroin, Cocaine
Monday, July 25, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales recently arrested a Mexican woman and a juvenile male U.S. citizen during separate attempts to smuggle cocaine and heroin, worth more than $822,500, into the United...
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Border Patrol Arrests Sex Offender; Seize Narcotics at Checkpoint
Monday, July 25, 2016 | Local Media ReleaseCALEXICO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported sex offender on Friday and a man suspected of narcotics smuggling on Saturday. The first arrest occurred on Friday, when agents observed a man north of the...
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