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)