Thread: I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week 4/10/17

I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week


04/05/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE arrests 82 individuals during 5-day operation focused in VA, DC
Of the 82 individuals arrested, 68 had previous criminal convictions for crimes like armed robbery, larceny and drug distribution. Of the remaining 14, two had ties to the MS-13 street gang; two had outstanding final orders of removal; three had overstayed their visas; one was wanted by a foreign law enforcement entity; one was a verified human rights violator and two had pending local charges. The remainder had unlawfully entered the United States in violation of U.S. immigration laws.



04/05/2017

CLEVELAND, OH

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE deports convicted Russian spy
Evgeny Buryakov, aka Zhenya, 42, formerly of the New York area, was repatriated on board commercial flights, escorted by Cleveland-based ERO deportation officers and turned over to Russian authorities.


04/04/2017

NEW YORK, NY

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

31 arrested in New York ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, immigration fugitives
Of those arrested during the enforcement action which ended Monday, 30 had criminal histories, including prior convictions for sex crimes, drug offenses and fraud. One has a pending dangerous drug charge and a final order of removal.


04/04/2017

DALLAS, TX

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


75 arrested in North Texas, Oklahoma during 3-day ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives
The majority of those arrested — 52 of the 75 — had criminal histories that included convictions for the following crimes: aggravated assault, assault, burglary of a vehicle, child abuse by injury, dangerous drugs, delivery of cocaine, fraud, driving under the influence (DUI), drug trafficking, felony marijuana possession, illegal entry, larceny, possession of a controlled substance, and reckless conduct with a firearm. Twenty four of those arrested had DUI convictions.


04/03/2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL

153 arrested in South Texas during 12-day ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives
The operation began March 20 and ended March 31. ERO officers made arrests in the following San Antonio Field Office cities: Austin/Waco (24), San Antonio (62), Laredo (29) and Harlingen (3. Of those arrested, 138 were men; 15 were women.

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I.C.E. News Releases


04/06/2017

SAN JUAN, P.R.


MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION


Class of 2017 graduates from HSI San Juan Citizens’ Academy
With the objective of bolstering relationships with key community partners, HSI San Juan recruited participants from diverse employment areas including media, congressional affairs, non-government agencies and the financial industry to attend the academy. HSI employees nominated members of the community who they felt would be suitable candidates.



04/06/2017

FLORENCE, ITALY



CULTURAL PROPERTY, ART AND ANTIQUITIES INVESTIGATIONS


HSI Assistant Director attends Global Seven Ministerial
The two-day meeting, which was held March 30-31, centered on the theme “Culture as a Tool for Dialogue among Peoples.” The event brought together officials from Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Japan and the United States, to discuss the preservation and protection of cultural heritage, and the fight against trafficking of artistic and historic items.



04/06/2017

TUSCON, AZ



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Tucson-area teacher arrested on federal child pornography charge
Ryan Bono, 36, of Oro Valley, was taken into custody by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). He is charged in a criminal complaint with one count of distributing child pornography.



04/06/2017

BUFFALO, NY



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ERO employee Jennifer Dixon honored by NHL Buffalo Sabres
When it comes to making members of the military feel welcome at their games, the Buffalo Sabres have no problem disregarding their motto “Sharpen Your Swords.” Instead, the New York National Hockey League team ensures military personnel are part of the family by recognizing them for their service and sacrifice.



04/06/2017

NEW YORK, NY



PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY


New York man sentenced to 6 years in prison for impersonating federal immigration official
Juan Anthony Nieves, 49, was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison for impersonating a federal immigration official to deceive victims in New York and Connecticut.



04/06/2017

DENVER, CO



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


26 arrested in Colorado and Wyoming during 4-day ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives
The majority of those arrested — 23 of the 26 — had criminal histories that included convictions for the following crimes: dangerous drugs, domestic violence, driving under the influence (DUI), drug possession, illegal entry, larceny, possession of a controlled substance, selling heroin, sex offenses and sex offense against a child. Eleven of those arrested had DUI convictions.



04/05/2017

WASHINGTON, DC



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE arrests 82 individuals during 5-day operation focused in VA, DC
Of the 82 individuals arrested, 68 had previous criminal convictions for crimes like armed robbery, larceny and drug distribution. Of the remaining 14, two had ties to the MS-13 street gang; two had outstanding final orders of removal; three had overstayed their visas; one was wanted by a foreign law enforcement entity; one was a verified human rights violator and two had pending local charges. The remainder had unlawfully entered the United States in violation of U.S. immigration laws.



04/05/2017

NEWARK, NJ



DOCUMENT AND BENEFIT FRAUD


New Jersey immigration attorney charged with VISA fraud and aggravated identity theft
Charles Jason Lore, 43, is charged by indictment to have submitted fraudulent forms on behalf of more than 150 clients, claiming a rare exception intended for individuals with extraordinary achievements in the entertainment industry.




04/05/2017

RIVERSIDE, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Los Angeles-area man indicted on 17 child exploitation offenses involving 6 boys coerced into making sexually explicit videos
Francisco Javier Soledad, 24, of Eastvale, is named in a 17-count indictment that alleges six counts of producing of child pornography; six counts of using the internet to induce a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity; two counts of advertising child pornography; two counts of distributing child pornography; and one count of possessing child pornography on an iPhone.



04/05/2017

CLEVELAND, OH



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE deports convicted Russian spy
Evgeny Buryakov, aka Zhenya, 42, formerly of the New York area, was repatriated on board commercial flights, escorted by Cleveland-based ERO deportation officers and turned over to Russian authorities.



04/05/2017

HOUSTON, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Houston-area man sentenced to 25 years in prison for producing, distributing, possessing child pornography
Joshua Ray Johnson, 35, from Cypress, Texas, was indicted by a federal grand jury in SDTX for producing and possessing child pornography. He was also charged with distributing child pornography in the District of Alaska which was later transferred to SDTX.



04/05/2017

LAS CRUCES, NM



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Repeat NM sex offender sentenced to 200 years for producing child pornography
The sentence for Jim Walter Qualls Jr, 30, from Roswell, New Mexico, was enhanced based on his prior state court conviction for enticing a minor.



04/04/2017

NEW YORK, NY



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


31 arrested in New York ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, immigration fugitives
Of those arrested during the enforcement action which ended Monday, 30 had criminal histories, including prior convictions for sex crimes, drug offenses and fraud. One has a pending dangerous drug charge and a final order of removal.



04/04/2017

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CHILD EXPLOITATION


ICE arrests Trujillo Alto area man on child exploitation charges
According to court documents, from March 14 to on or about April 3, Ubaldo Badillo-Márquez, 57, of Trujillo Alto, attempted to sexually entice a minor whom he believed to be 13 years old to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct. The criminal complaint also alleges that Badillo-Márquez attempted to engage in criminal sexual conduct with the minor.



04/04/2017

MCALLEN, TX



NARCOTICS


South Texas man sentenced to nearly 22 years for transporting cocaine
Martin Perez, 37, from Mercedes, Texas, was sentenced April 4 by Senior U.S. District Judge Janice Graham Jack to 262 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release.



04/04/2017

HONOLULU, HI



OPERATIONAL


Honolulu massage parlor owner convicted of bribing HSI special agent
Biyu Situ, 48, owned and operated the Blue Angel massage parlor, which served as a front for prostitution activity. According to evidence introduced in court, Situ offered an HSI special agent $5,000 to protect the facility - including giving advance notice about any enforcement actions by authorities.




04/04/2017

DALLAS, TX



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


75 arrested in North Texas, Oklahoma during 3-day ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives
The majority of those arrested — 52 of the 75 — had criminal histories that included convictions for the following crimes: aggravated assault, assault, burglary of a vehicle, child abuse by injury, dangerous drugs, delivery of cocaine, fraud, driving under the influence (DUI), drug trafficking, felony marijuana possession, illegal entry, larceny, possession of a controlled substance, and reckless conduct with a firearm. Twenty four of those arrested had DUI convictions.



04/03/2017

HOUSTON, TX



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


California CEO pleads guilty in Houston to trafficking in counterfeit labels and packaging
Paul S. Rodriguez Jr., 48, was the CEO of Action Packing and Design Inc. in Santa Ana, California. Between July 2015 and December 2016, Rodriguez intentionally trafficked in counterfeit labels and packaging by manufacturing, then shipping to Houston, counterfeit and trademarked Frontline, Frontline Plus and Merial veterinary product labels and packaging.



04/03/2017

RIVERSIDE, CA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Los Angeles-area dentist pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
A Los Angeles-area dentist pleaded guilty Monday to possession of child pornography, including sexually explicit videos of children under age 10, following a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).



04/03/2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


153 arrested in South Texas during 12-day ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives
The operation began March 20 and ended March 31. ERO officers made arrests in the following San Antonio Field Office cities: Austin/Waco (24), San Antonio (62), Laredo (29) and Harlingen (3. Of those arrested, 138 were men; 15 were women.




04/03/2017

BUFFALO, NY



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ERO officer Thomas Szwed gives his time to Paws for Love
When he is not working on his ERO field operations team, Szwed and his beloved German shepherd, Nitro, are volunteers for the Erie County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Paws for Love program in Buffalo, New York.



04/03/2017

NEWARK, NJ



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE arrests Guatemalan national after New Jersey County declines detainer
On Feb. 15, 2017, ERO Newark officers arrested Jose Chamale-Campos, a Guatemalan citizen, in Magnolia, New Jersey. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.



03/31/2017

TULSA, OK



NARCOTICS


Louisiana man sentenced in Oklahoma to 2 ½ years in federal prison in international multimillion dollar K2 conspiracy
The conviction of Tim Minh Tran, 44, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, stemmed from his role in leading an organization responsible for smuggling more than 200 kilograms of synthetic cannabinoids into the United States from China.



03/31/2017

HOUSTON, TX



WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT


3 sentenced in Houston for their roles in employing illegal aliens, aggravated identity theft
Rudy Alexander Martinez, 36, and Israel Arquimides Martinez, 44, were convicted by a federal jury April 8, 2016, following a two-week trial and after about six hours of deliberation. Both were convicted of conspiracy to employ and employing illegal aliens, encouraging and inducing illegal aliens to enter and reside in the United States, and conspiracy to do same; they were also convicted of aggravated identity theft, which carries a mandatory two-year consecutive sentence added to any other sentence imposed. Also sentenced March 31 was Ceasar Santiago Arroyo, 51, of Houston, who pleaded guilty to the conspiracy.




03/31/2017

CLEVELAND, OH



OPERATIONAL


HSI special agent named officer of the year by Ohio state prosecutor
HSI Special Agent Brett Bangas, who has been with HSI for 13 years, was honored for his efforts in February 2017, which led to the arrest of the suspected driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that tragically claimed the life a Cleveland Police officer.

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F.B.I. Top Stories

• 04.06.2017
  Forged Provenance
  An art dealer who sold fake pieces based on bogus historic documents he created is behind bars for his fraud scheme, but many victims may still unknowingly own his phony works.
• 04.03.2017
  Penny Stock Fraud Nets Millions
  A California man who led a fraud scheme that earned him $39 million from unsuspecting investors around the country has been sentenced to a federal prison term.
• 03.30.2017
  CJIS Division Observes a Milestone
  The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division was created 25 years ago as the central repository for all criminal justice information services within the Bureau.
• 03.27.2017
  The FBI in Israel
  As in more than 60 offices, or legal attachés, around the world, the FBI’s most essential role in Israel is to develop strong, long-lasting relationships with international partners.

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DEA NEWS

Operation Avalanche: Millions of Narcotic Painkillers Pumped Onto Black Market, Millions Fraudulently Billed to Medicaid, Medicare

APR 07 (NEW YORK)

James J. Hunt, Special Agent-in-Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Division, Bridget G. Brennan, New York City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Scott Lampert, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG HHS), New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) Commissioner Mark G. Peters, Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) Commissioner Steven Banks and New York State Health Department Commissioner Dr. Howard A. Zucker announced today the indictment of 13 individuals in connection with schemes to defraud Medicaid and Medicare of millions of dollars, to illegally sell prescriptions for opioid painkillers and to commit money laundering.

READ MORE MORE DEA NEWS


D.E.A. NEWS RELEASES

APR 07 (PHILADELPHIA) DEA Sponsors the Play Off-Script as Part of DEA 360 Strategy Against Prescription Opioid, Heroin Abuse APR 04 (LOS ANGELES) Two Named in Major Los Angeles-Detroit Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking Operation APR 04 (SAN JOSE, Calif.) 10 Years for South Bay Drug Trafficker APR 04 (FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.) 8+ Years for Arkansas Methamphetamine Trafficker APR 04 (SAN ANTONIO, Texas) Brothers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Synthetic Cannabinoids

MORE NEWS RELEASES

A.T.F. Press Releases



FRIDAY, APRIL 07, 2017

Albuquerque Woman Sentenced for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

Field Division:Phoenix Field Division


Hammond Man Sentenced To 70 Months Imprisonment

Field Division:Chicago Field Division


THURSDAY, APRIL 06, 2017

Springfield Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm

Field Division:Kansas City Field Division


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 05, 2017

Albuquerque Woman Sentenced for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

Field Division:Phoenix Field Division


TUESDAY, APRIL 04, 2017

Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Heroin Trafficking Conviction

Field Division:Phoenix Field Division


Columbia Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm

Field Division:Kansas City Field Division


Fresno Gang Member Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

Field Division:San Francisco Field Division


Montezuma Man Sentenced to Three-Hundred and Sixty (360) Months Imprisonment for Sale of Firearm and Crack Cocaine

Field Division:Atlanta Field Division


MONDAY, APRIL 03, 2017

Tampa Man Sentenced to More Than Ten Years for Conspiring to Distribute Crack Cocaine

Field Division:Tampa Field Division


Lottery Winner Sentenced To 21 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

Field Division:Atlanta Field Division


FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017

Indiana Man Sentenced to Two Years for Bringing Guns into Illinois and Illegally Selling Them on the Streets of Chicago

Field Division:Chicago Field Division


Nashville Woman Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Witness Tampering

Field Division:Nashville Field Division


THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017

Apopka Resident Pleads Guilty to Multiple Gun and Drug Charges

Field Division:Tampa Field Division


Two Members of Trenton Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty

Field Division:Newark Field Division


Soldier of Violent Bloods Street Gang Admits Racketeering Conspiracy

Field Division:Newark Field Division


U.S. Attorney’s Office and ATF Combat Gun Trafficking in Atlanta, including a spike in Thefts from Licensed Firearms Dealers

Field Division:Atlanta Field Division


Michigan City Man Sentenced to 78 Months Imprisonment

Field Division:Chicago Field Division


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017

Five from Northeast Ohio Indicted for Firearms Violations

Field Division:Columbus Field Division


Rochester Man Sentenced in Connection with the Robbery of a 7-Eleven

Field Division:New York Field Division


Jury Convicts Schenectady Felon of Firearm and Drug Charges

Field Division:New York Field Division


TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017

ATF International Response Team to Investigate St. Lucia Quarry Explosion

Field Division:Headquarters


North Country Felon Sentenced for Weapons Possession

Field Division:New York Field Division


Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Possessing Firearms and Ammunitions

Field Division:Tampa Field Division


MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017

Defendant Linked to Murder of Seaside Police Sergeant Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

Field Division:Seattle Field Division


Rochester Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus Five Years for Murder and Narcotics and Firearms Offenses

Field Division:New York Field Division

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	Murder victim's family holds out hope after suspect's truck found
	Boyfriend Suspected Of Killing Woman In Front Of Her Toddlers Arrested In Sacramento
	Marshals arrest 2 fugitives in Erie
	State team searching for Chicago parolee who escaped arrest
	Lorain woman arrested following alleged knife assault
	U.S. Marshals arrest man in Madison for attempted murder in Illinois
	Ex-boyfriend of woman slain as children watched arrested
	Identity theft fugitive said to have violent tendencies
	U.S. Marshals widen national dragnet for Wise Co. murder suspect
	Widow of Pulse Shooter Returning to Florida After Waiving Extradition Hearing

JUSTICE NEWS



Virginia Department of Social Services Agrees to Pay $7.1 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims for SNAP Funds
Monday, April 10, 2017




Justice Department Warns Dishonest Return Preparers Face Criminal Prosecution and Civil Injunction
Monday, April 10, 2017




Attorney General Jeff Sessions Announces New Initiatives to Advance Forensic Science and Help Counter the Rise in Violent Crime
Monday, April 10, 2017


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News from CBP

April 10, 2017 | Local Media Release
CBP Offers Holiday Travel Tips and Easter Egg Regulations

April 7, 2017 | Local Media Release
CBP Advises Travelers to Obtain the I-94 Permit Early and Provides Tips for Travelers During The Easter Holiday Season

April 7, 2017 | Local Media Release
CBP Officers Seize Over $3 Million in Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry


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C.B.P. Media Releases


CBP Offers Holiday Travel Tips and Easter Egg Regulations
Monday, April 10, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseEL PASO, Texas – With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 per passenger and the shells may be decorated, etched, or...
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CBP Advises Traveling Public on Easter Egg Regulations
Friday, April 7, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas – With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 per passenger and the shells may be decorated, etched, or...
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CBP Officers Seize Over $3 Million in Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry
Friday, April 7, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine carrying a combined estimated street value of more than $3 million in three enforcement actions. “...
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CBP Advises Travelers to Obtain the I-94 Permit Early and Provides Tips for Travelers During The Easter Holiday Season
Friday, April 7, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseIMPERIAL VALLEY, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in the Imperial Valley are anticipating an increase in applications by Mexican travelers for the required I-94 permit during the Easter holiday season. Mexican border crossing...
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Suspected Meth Smuggler Arrested by Border Patrol on I-15
Friday, April 7, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseMURRIETA, Calif.—Border Patrol agents arrested a 21-year-old man who was allegedly smuggling nearly 35 pounds of crystal methamphetamine on Interstate 15 in Murrieta, Calif. on Thursday afternoon. At about 3:30 p.m., agents conducted a vehicle...
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CBP Catches U.S. Citizen Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Homicide and Arson
Friday, April 7, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseSAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry yesterday caught a fugitive wanted for attempted homicide and arson, as he attempted to enter the U.S. using a tourist visa. On Apr. 5, at about 5:45 a.m., 42-...
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BORSTAR Agents Rescue Honduran Gunshot Victim
Thursday, April 6, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – Border Patrol agents from the Casa Grande Station rescued an injured 24-year-old male Honduran national found Tuesday morning near the border southwest of Sells, Arizona. Agents render life-saving aidto gunshot victim.​An agent...
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Hombre Armado Detenido Tras Enfrentamiento
Thursday, April 6, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas - Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza y diputados del Alguacil del Condado de Maverick, trabajando en conjunto, arrestaron a un hombre que se había barricado en un remolque que albergaba armas de gran potencia. A pesar de los...
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Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Murderer
Thursday, April 6, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseCALEXICO, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported, convicted murderer yesterday in Calexico. On Wednesday evening, at approximately 6 p.m., agents assigned to the Calexico Border Patrol Station observed a man...
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Stand Off with Armed Man in Quemado
Thursday, April 6, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents and Maverick County Sheriff’s deputies, working in conjunction, apprehended a man who had barricaded himself in a trailer housing high-powered weapons. Despite repeated attempts by anegotiator, the man was...
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Assistant Port Director Aldaz Retires After 32 Years of Government Service
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Local Media ReleasePROGRESO, Texas - Progreso/Donna Port of Entry bid farewell to a senior manager who has served with a variety of federal agencies and ends his career with over 32 years of federal service. On March 30, 2017 CBP employees from the Progreso/Donna and...
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Charleston CBP Officers Arrests Two Fugitives
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseCHARLESTON, S.C. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, at Charleston seaport arrested two U.S. citizens Monday. The individuals arrived on a cruise ship from the Bahamas and were taken into custody on outstanding...
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Big Bend Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $1 Million in Drugs at Checkpoint
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseTruck carrying narcotics in Sierra Blanca.SIERRA BLANCA, TX –U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the I-10 Sierra Blanca Immigration Checkpoint east of El Paso made a significant drug seizure on Monday, and arrested one subject attempting to...
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La Patrulla Fronteriza de Uvalde Incauta $1.7 millones de Metanfetamina
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas - Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza trabajando en el punto de revisión, cerca de Uvalde, descubrieron más de $1.7 millones de metanfetamina escondidos dentro de un vehículo. Una inspección del vehículo reveló 34paquetes de...
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Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $34K in Cocaine at Gateway International Bridge
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | 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 $34,000, hidden within a black 2002...
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Severiano Solis Formally Assumes Command as Port Director, Hidalgo Port of Entry in Change of Command Ceremony
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseHIDALGO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office today hosted a Change of Command ceremony to formally instate Severiano Solis, formerly the Assistant Port Director, El Paso, Texas Port of Entry, as Port Director for the...
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Nogales CBP Officers Nab Fentanyl at Port
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseOfficers discovered packages of fentanylwhen the mother of an infant lifted herout of a stroller​TUCSON, Ariz. – Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested a Mexican woman on Monday for attempting to smuggle nearly five...
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Tucson Border Patrol Agents Seize Over 1100 Lbs. of Marijuana
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents seized two vehicles and more than $585,000 worth of marijuana on Saturday afternoon in Nogales. Agents assigned to the Nogales station mobile surveillance unit spotted a suspicious blue Chevy...
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Border Patrol Agents in Yuma Seize More Than $91K in Drugs
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseYUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellton Station seized more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine on Friday during a vehicle stop near Wellton, Arizona. A Border Patrol canine team led agentsto the discovery of 30 pounds...
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CBP announces traffic has resumed at Neche, North Dakota, Port of Entry
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseNECHE, N.D. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection would like to inform the traveling public that Neche Port of Entry reopened to all traffic Tuesday at 8 a.m. U.S Highway 18 south of the Neche Port of Entry was closed due to overland flooding. The...
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Havre Sector Border Patrol welcomes former Hill County Sheriff
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseHAVRE, Mont. – Havre Sector Border Patrol welcomes retired Hill County Sheriff Donald Brostrom as a Law Enforcement Communications Assistant. He has enjoyed a career in law enforcement for over 28 years and will continue his service with the Havre...
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Nogales CBP Officers Seize $728K in Hard Drugs
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales arrested one U.S. citizen and five Mexican nationals during weekend smuggling attempts involving a combined 169 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine worth an...
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Uvalde Border Patrol Seizes $1.7 Million Worth of Meth at Checkpoint
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working checkpoint operations in Uvalde uncovered more than $1.7 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a vehicle. A thorough inspection of the vehiclerevealed 34 packages of crystalmethamphetamine...
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Border Patrol Discovers Meth Stash in Engine Compartment
Monday, April 3, 2017 | Local Media ReleasePINE VALLEY, Calif.—A checkpoint inspection on Sunday evening by U.S. Border Patrol agents led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man who was smuggling bundles of meth inside his SUV’s engine compartment. Agents pulled 46 bundles ofmeth from SUV.​At...
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CBP Officers Seize over $783K in Crystal Meth at the Laredo Port of Entry
Monday, April 3, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated value of over $783,000 during two enforcement actions. “The primary officers’ experience, and...
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