Thread: ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Mar. 30, 2013

I.C.E. News Release

March 30, 2013
Washington, DC
ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Mar. 30, 2013


March 26, 2013 – Former employee of New Jersey defense contractor sentenced for exporting sensitive military technology to China

A former employee of a New Jersey-based defense contractor was sentenced for exporting sensitive military technology to China, stealing trade secrets and lying to federal agents. The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Full Story
March 26, 2013 – Puerto Rican child predator sentenced to 38 years in prison for child exploitation

A Bayamon resident who enticed minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing pornographic photographs and videos was sentenced to 38 years in prison. The investigation leading to this sentence was conducted by ICE's HSI and the Puerto Rico Crimes Against Children Task Force (PRCACTF). Full Story
March 27, 2013 – Western New York man pleads guilty to sex trafficking of minors

A Western New York man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of minors. The guilty plea is the result of an extensive investigation by HSI, New York State Police and Greece (N.Y.) Police Department. Full Story
March 28, 2013 – Medical center 'pumped' more than $10 million in narcotic pills onto interstate black market

A Manhattan doctor and 48 other individuals were arrested as a result of a long-term prescription pill investigation. The arrests stem from an investigation by: HSI, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York City Police Department and the New York State Health Department's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. Full Story
March 29, 2013 – Convicted felon, repeat border violator sentenced for illegally re-entering US

A Jamaican criminal alien with prior felony convictions for the possession and distribution of marijuana was sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States following a prior removal. ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations arrested the man July 5, 2012, in Atlanta. Full Story

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News for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
CBP Offers Tips to Expedite New England Cross-Border Travelers for Easter
03/29/2013 05:03 PM EDT

St. Albans, Vt. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists throughout Vermont and New Hampshire are providing guidance to assist cross-border travelers who intend to travel between the U.S. and Canada. The tips are designed to ease the crossing process for travelers as CBP officers and agriculture specialists maintain their principal anti-terrorism mission. (more)

U.S. Border Patrol in Southern California Halts Extremely Dangerous Human Smuggling Attempt
03/29/2013 05:03 PM EDT

Salton City, Calif. - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station apprehended seven Mexican Nationals in a chilling attempt to pass through the Highway 86 checkpoint undetected in the confines of an almost freezing semi-tractor trailer. (more)

Border Patrol Captures Wanted Sexual Predator
03/29/2013 05:03 PM EDT

Las Cruces, N.M. - El Paso sector U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Peruvian illegal immigrant yesterday wanted for sex offenses out of Virginia.At approximately 3 p.m., U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the traffic checkpoint on I-10 west of Las Cruces, N. (more)

Border Patrol Agents Rescue 18 Undocumented Immigrants
03/29/2013 05:03 PM EDT

Laredo, Texas - On March 27, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Cotulla Border Patrol station encountered 18 subjects during a routine freight train inspection. A service canine alerted to the possible presence of contraband or concealed humans within the trailer. (more)

CBP in Southwest Texas Seizes Almost 500 Pounds of Marijuana
03/27/2013 05:29 PM EDT

1Presidio, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 474 pounds of marijuana Monday night. The drugs were hidden in the I-beams of a gooseneck trailer. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is almost $380,000. (more)
California CBP Officers Seize Narcotics Worth More Than $3.8 Million and Apprehend Homicide Suspect
03/27/2013 05:29 PM EDT

San Diego - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at ports of entry along the California/Mexico border over the weekend seized approximately 965 pounds of narcotics valued at more than $3.8 million and apprehended a man wanted for homicide.CBP officers at the six land ports of entry intercepted 23 smuggling attempts involving marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. (more)

CBP Officers at Eagle Pass, Texas Nab Wanted Man
03/29/2013 11:44 AM EDT
Eagle Pass, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry today detained a San Antonio man wanted for sexual assault.Early this morning, CBP officers working at the Camino Real International Bridge inspected a 32-year-old man when he arrived at the pedestrian lane. (more)
CBP Seizes More Than $150,000 in Undeclared Currency
03/29/2013 11:44 AM EDT
1El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers and U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting southbound operations at the El Paso port of entry Wednesday morning stopped a 59-year-old man who was attempting to leave the country with $151,306 in unreported currency. (more)