Thread: I.C.E. Top Stories: Last Week 5/22/17

Top Stories: Last Week


05/17/2017

FARGO, ND

CHILD EXPLOITATION

Former deputy US Marshal sentenced in North Dakota to 7 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
Michael David Rivera, 30, of Bismarck, North Dakota, was sentenced to seven years in prison on one count of receiving illicit images depicting the sexual exploitation of minors.


05/17/2017

PHOENIX, AZ

ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


Phoenix ICE officers deport Mexican national wanted for sex trafficking minors
Valentin Mendiola-Castaneda, 35, was transferred to the custody of Mexico’s Procuraduria General de la Republica (PGR) and Mexican immigration by deportation officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Mendiola was arrested in January by officers with ERO’s Fugitive Operations and special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations.



05/17/2017

CLEVELAND, OH

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS

Ohio man ordered deported for hiding his activities during the war in the former Yugoslavia
Ilija Josipovic, 59, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of immigration documents procured by fraud. U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson ordered Josipovic removed from the United States. He was also sentenced to eight months of house arrest.


05/15/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION


ICE expands digital presence with Spanish website, Twitter
One of the highlights of ICE.gov/es is informing Spanish-speaking audiences about the important work ICE does, such as combating child exploitation, human trafficking and fighting transnational gangs.


05/15/2017

HOUSTON, TX

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

California businessman pleads guilty in Houston to trafficking in counterfeit veterinary-product labels and packaging
Michael Chihwen Wang, 49, of Buena Park, California, was the vice president of CYU Lithographics Inc., doing business as Choice Lithographics in Buena Park. Between July 2015 and December 2016, Wang directed the manufacture of counterfeit trademarked Frontline, Frontline Plus and Merial veterinary product labels and shipped them to Houston.

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I.C.E. News Releases


05/19/2017

WASHINGTON, DC

OPERATIONAL


ICE employees participate in National Police Week 5K
The 5K was hosted by the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) to honor fallen law enforcement officers by raising awareness to the sacrifices officers make every day. This year, more than 2,500 people participated in the 3.1 mile race that took runners from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and back via 3rd Street Northwest in front of the U.S. Capitol.



05/19/2017

SEATTLE, WA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Washington man receives 15 years in child pornography case
Eric Bongiorni, 32, was arrested by HSI Blaine special agents in March 2016 after a court-authorized search warrant revealed numerous images and videos of child sexual abuse on his electronic devices.



05/18/2017

HOUSTON, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Southeast Texas teen mentor charged with producing child pornography
Kevin Ray McMillan, 37, of Corpus Christi, is a teen mentor with the Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi and is also founder of Texas Youth Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit youth organization that mentors aspiring young future business owners, according to the charges.



05/18/2017

WENATCHEE, WA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Music teacher among 3 arrested by ICE for soliciting sex with minors online
Matthew Kelzenberg, 42, of Cashmere, Wash., who works as a private music teacher, Eduardo P. Ramos, 19, and Jose Manuel Ortega Ibarra, 21, both of Wenatchee, were arrested earlier this month by HSI special agents in collaboration with the Wenatchee Police Department and Chelan County Sheriff’s office.




05/18/2017

PHOENIX, AZ



NARCOTICS


Female kingpin linked to Mexico-based drug trafficking ring sentenced
Mayra Miranda 31, of Mexico, appeared before U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton. The federal prison sentence is the result of a five-year probe spearheaded by ICE HSI, with significant assistance from the DEA, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Phoenix Police Department.



05/17/2017

FARGO, ND



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Former deputy US Marshal sentenced in North Dakota to 7 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
Michael David Rivera, 30, of Bismarck, North Dakota, was sentenced to seven years in prison on one count of receiving illicit images depicting the sexual exploitation of minors.



05/17/2017

PHOENIX, AZ



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


Phoenix ICE officers deport Mexican national wanted for sex trafficking minors
Valentin Mendiola-Castaneda, 35, was transferred to the custody of Mexico’s Procuraduria General de la Republica (PGR) and Mexican immigration by deportation officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Mendiola was arrested in January by officers with ERO’s Fugitive Operations and special agents with ICE Homeland Security Investigations.



05/17/2017

ATLANTA, GA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE detainee passes away at Atlanta hospital
Consistent with the agency’s protocols, the appropriate state health and local law enforcement agencies have been notified about the death, as have the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility.




05/17/2017

CLEVELAND, OH



HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS


Ohio man ordered deported for hiding his activities during the war in the former Yugoslavia
Ilija Josipovic, 59, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of immigration documents procured by fraud. U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson ordered Josipovic removed from the United States. He was also sentenced to eight months of house arrest.



05/17/2017

NEWARK, NJ



CHILD EXPLOITATION


New Jersey man convicted of producing and possessing images of child sexual abuse
Felix Restitullo, 41, Jersey City, New Jersey, was convicted of one count of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography following a two-week trial before U.S. District Judge William H. Walls in Newark federal court.



05/16/2017

LAS CRUCES, NM



NARCOTICS


NM woman sentenced to nearly 3 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking
Erika Jimenez, 31, from Deming, New Mexico, must also serve three years of supervised release after she completes her prison sentence.



05/15/2017

WASHINGTON, DC



MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION


ICE expands digital presence with Spanish website, Twitter
One of the highlights of ICE.gov/es is informing Spanish-speaking audiences about the important work ICE does, such as combating child exploitation, human trafficking and fighting transnational gangs.




05/15/2017

NASHVILLE, TN



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Guatemalan man sentenced to 50 years in prison for production of child pornography
Edwin Velasquez-Curuchiche, 40, of Guatemala, formerly of Lebanon, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography on Feb. 21, 2016.



05/15/2017

HOUSTON, TX



INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


California businessman pleads guilty in Houston to trafficking in counterfeit veterinary-product labels and packaging
Michael Chihwen Wang, 49, of Buena Park, California, was the vice president of CYU Lithographics Inc., doing business as Choice Lithographics in Buena Park. Between July 2015 and December 2016, Wang directed the manufacture of counterfeit trademarked Frontline, Frontline Plus and Merial veterinary product labels and shipped them to Houston.



05/15/2017

HOUSTON, TX



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Former Houston-area TSA agent sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison for producing child pornography by sexually abusing a minor
Christopher Lynn Persky, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt to 327 and 240 months for the production and distribution convictions, respectively. Both sentences will run concurrently.



05/15/2017

ATLANTA, GA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE detainee passes away at Georgia hospital
Consistent with the agency’s protocols, the appropriate state health and local law enforcement agencies have been notified about the death, as have the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility. Additionally, ICE has advised Panamanian consular representatives who have notified Mr. Jimenez’s next of kin.




05/12/2017

NEW YORK, NY



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE removes Guatemalan national wanted for murder
Filadelfo Cardona Martinez, 40, was escorted by ERO officers via an ICE Air Ops charter flight destined for Guatemala, where he was turned over to local authorities. In March 2017, Interpol issued a Red Notice for Cardona Martinez based on an arrest warrant issued on Feb 10, 2006 for homicide.



05/12/2017

SEATTLE, WA



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Former Washington man receives 27-year federal prison term for molesting sleeping children
Robert D. Thorson, 58, was arrested May 30, 2016, after his girlfriend contacted the Des Moines police to alert them about sexually explicit images of minors found on Thorson’s phone. Thorson was convicted in February following a three-day trial, which included testimony about images found on his phone, computer, thumb drives, and DVDs.



05/12/2017

NEW YORK, NY



NARCOTICS


Long Island doctor sentenced to 50 months for illegally prescribing oxycodone
Noel Blackman, 69, of Valley Stream, NY, operated “pain management” clinics in Elmhurst in Queens County, Franklin Square in Nassau County, and Cypress Hills in Brooklyn. According to court filings and statements made in court during the guilty plea, Blackman wrote prescriptions for more than 365,000 oxycodone pills in a two year period.



05/11/2017

HAMMOND, IN



CHILD EXPLOITATION


Indiana man sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for coercing a minor
Willard Abatie, 64, from Chesterton, Indiana, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence.




05/11/2017

WASHINGTON, DC



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


ICE-led gang surge nets 1,378 arrests nationwide
Of the 1,378 total arrested, 1,098 were arrested on federal and/or state criminal charges, including 21 individuals arrested on murder related charges and seven for rape and sexual assault charges. The remaining 280 were arrested on administrative immigration violations. Of the total arrested, 933 were U.S. citizens and 445 were foreign nationals from 21 countries in South and Central America, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.



05/11/2017

ATLANTA, GA



ENFORCEMENT AND REMOVAL


ICE arrests fugitive in Georgia wanted for Chicago-area sex crime
Gerardo Diaz-Rodriguez, a Mexican national who illegal re-entered the United States after being allowed to voluntarily depart the United States in lieu of formal removal in April 2003, was arrested by ICE deportation officers at his Clayton County residence during a targeted enforcement operation May 4 in concert with the U.S. Marshals Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force.



05/10/2017

BINGHAMTON, NY



OPERATIONAL


Mexican national charged with possession of forged, counterfeit green card
Jose Guzman-Lopez faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and a term of supervised release for up to three years. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties.



05/10/2017

SAN DIEGO, CA



TRANSNATIONAL GANGS


39 charged in probe targeting gang-led meth and firearms trafficking rings
According to court records, HSI special agents initiated the investigation while targeting a prolific methamphetamine distribution network headed by Oriental Mafia Crips gang member Soulidao Chounlaboudy, aka “Lazy.” The probe also identified Ruben Contreras-Ramirez, aka “Tjuas,” a member of the Clairemont 13 gang, who is accused of distributing firearms and manufacturing assault-style, semi-automatic weapons.


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F.B.I. Top Stories

• 05.19.2017
  National Police Week 2017
  The FBI joined the nation in paying tribute to fallen officers this week, including seven agents whose deaths have been linked to their 9/11 response work.
• 05.16.2017
  FBI Impersonator Sentenced
  A con man who preyed on women and pretended to be an FBI agent is now serving a nearly six-year prison term after his lies and deceptions finally caught up with him.
• 05.12.2017
  Hogan’s Alley Turns 30
  Over the past three decades, Hogan’s Alley—a mock town on the grounds of the FBI’s Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia—has evolved into the cornerstone of the Bureau’s practical training program.
• 05.09.2017
  Sovereign Citizens Sentenced
  A group in Pennsylvania claiming itself exempt from government authority laid claim to dozens of foreclosed homes worth millions of dollars and sold them illegally to unsuspecting victims.

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DEA NEWS

Major Illegal Narcotics Ring Dismantled In Elmira, Four Defendants Arrested


MAY 17 (ROCHESTER, N.Y.)

Robert Ian Thatcher, 29, Maximillian Sams, 30, Dwayne Banks, 29, all of Elmira, New York, and Carlito Rios, Jr., 30, of Beaver Dams, New York, were each charged today with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, quantities of furanyl fentanyl and U-47700, both Schedule I controlled substances.

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D.E.A. NEWS RELEASES

MAY 19 (SAN ANTONIO, Texas) San Antonio-Based Texas Mexican Mafia Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled MAY 18 (OMAHA, Neb.) Perez-Heredia Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Iowa, Minnesota MAY 17 (SAN FRANCISCO) 23 Charged in Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Related Crimes MAY 17 (NEW HAVEN, Conn.) Stratford Man Charged with Distributing Heroin Involved in Woman's Overdose MAY 15 (CONCORD, N.H.) New Hampshire Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty

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A.T.F. Press Releases



MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017

Five-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Firearms

Field Division:Nashville Field Division


FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017

Grants Pass Gun Dealer Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Sales

Field Division:Seattle Field Division


Information: Federal Court Arraignments

Field Division:Denver Field Division


Seven Individuals Associated with Armed Robbery Conspiracy Sentenced to Prison

Field Division:Miami Field Division


Texas Man Sentenced to 353 Months in Prison for Federal Drug and Firearms Charges

Field Division:Tampa Field Division


THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

Roman Sentenced to Life Plus 80 Years in Prison Following Conviction for Killing Local Law Enforcement Officer Engaged in Performance of Official Duties

Field Division:Denver Field Division


WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Sawed-off Shotgun

Field Division:Atlanta Field Division


Berkeley Man Convicted of Murder for Hire

Field Division:Kansas City Field Division


Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership of MS-13, including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ of L.A. Faction, a Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ who Supervised Cliques and Three Members Accused of Murder

Field Division:Los Angeles Field Division


New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Home Invasion Robbery

Field Division:Boston Field Division


TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017

Eight Individuals Charged in Connection with Armed Drug Distribution in Orlando-

Field Division:Tampa Field Division


Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 151 Months Imprisonment

Field Division:Chicago Field Division


ATF National Response Team Arrives to Provide Expertise on Five-Alarm Fire Investigation in Emeryville

Field Division:San Francisco Field Division


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm

Field Division:Tampa Field Division

Headlines News coverage of the U.S. Marshals

	Police: Fugitive found in Waukegan with firearm, marijuana
	U.S. Marshals join search for Methuen man suspected of killing his girlfriend
	Man arrested in Lents neighborhood killing
	Friday at 11: Detroit's Most Wanted 'Animal'
	U.S. Attorney's Office to host child safety event in Phoenix
	Midlands man slashes 61-year-old's throat during home invasion
	Suspect in custody after police standoff in Anton
	83 Blood gang members indicted in massive roundup
	Police: Gurnee burglary suspect captured, found with loaded gun
	U.S. Marshals arrest fugitive in Erie
	One-time 'Public Enemy No. 1' gets 50 years in prison after state asks for wrong sentence
	Eastland County fugitive recaptured, sentenced
	Johnstown man wanted for December shooting arrested in New Jersey

JUSTICE NEWS



Banamex USA Agrees to Forfeit $97 Million in Connection with Bank Secrecy Act Violations
Monday, May 22, 2017




Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Economic Espionage and Theft of a Trade Secret From U.S. Company
Friday, May 19, 2017




Former Correctional Officer in West Virginia Pleads Guilty to Using Force to Punish A Detainee
Friday, May 19, 2017


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News from CBP

May 22, 2017 | Spotlights
Valor Memorial Honors CBP’s Fallen Heroes

May 22, 2017 | Local Media Release
CBP Engages Puerto Rico Trade Community at FTZ Seminar

May 22, 2017 | Local Media Release
Border Patrol, Local Authorities Seize Narcotics


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C.B.P. Media Releases

CBP Seizes Bath Salts At Peace Bridge
Monday, May 22, 2017 | Local Media Release
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Peace Bridge seized over 400 pills containing the properties of “Bath Salts.” CBP officers at the Peace Bridge commercial facility selected a shipment from Mississagua, Ontario,...
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Border Patrol, Local Authorities Seize Narcotics
Monday, May 22, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseTUCSON, Ariz. – Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents along with state and county authorities arrested a Mexican National for marijuana smuggling and seized over $310,000 in cocaine during two incidents on Thursday morning. Agents from Douglas and BET...
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CBP Engages Puerto Rico Trade Community at FTZ Seminar
Monday, May 22, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) joined more than 100 members of the local trade community on Tuesday morning to share important information at the Free Trade Zone Seminar, hosted by the Puerto Rico Automobile...
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CBP Arrests 7 Aliens Attempting Reentry via Puerto Rico
Friday, May 19, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agents arrested Wednesday 7 aliens found along with others inside a wooden “yola” type vessel, intercepted by Puerto Rico Police officers near Aguadilla on Sunday. Border...
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Border Patrol Arrests 7, Some Linked to L.A.-based Criminal Organization
Friday, May 19, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseLOS ANGELES—U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested seven individuals, some of whom are associated with a cross-border narcotics smuggling organization based in Los Angeles on May 18. The arrests were the result of targeted enforcement actions that were...
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CBP Reports Results Of Mother’s Day Floral Enforcement Effort
Friday, May 19, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseEL PASO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists were hard at work during the recent Mother’s Day holiday period. Their efforts uncovered a number of violations and resulted in the interception of hundreds of prohibited...
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CBP Officers Arrest Two Men Wanted for Homicide
Friday, May 19, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseSAN DIEGO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro port of entry took two U.S. citizen men into custody Thursday after they were turned over to CBP officers by Mexican officials. On May. 18, at about 2:40 p.m., 19-year-old...
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CBP Finds 63 Bird's Nests in Traveler's Luggage
Friday, May 19, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDALLAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport discovered 63 bird’s nest pieces, Thursday. These items, considered a delicacy in some countries, are prohibited from entering the...
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Philadelphia CBP Arrests Fugitive on Kansas Felony Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
Friday, May 19, 2017 | Local Media ReleasePHILADELPHIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a U.S. man at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday on felony child sexual exploitation charges from Overland Park Station, Kansas. Officers arrested Abdul Jaleel Dar, 40, a U...
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Del Rio Port of Entry Hosts Fallen Officer Ceremony and Memorial Marker presentation during National Police Week
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, TEXAS– U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Del Rio Port of Entry today hosted a special event coinciding with National Police Week to honor two local U.S. Customs Service inspectors who were killed in the line of duty. “The Wallen-...
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Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize Over $500K in Cocaine
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseBROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine, valued at approximately $549,440, hidden within a white 2002 Ford E-350 XLT Super...
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CBP Officers Seize Over 370 Pounds of Narcotics, Valued at $2.5 Million
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseSAN DIEGO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry yesterday intercepted over 370 pounds of narcotics, with an estimated street value of $2.5 million. On May 17, CBP officers intercepted,...
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Blythe Agents Seize More Than $400,000 in Heroin
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseYUMA, Ariz. — Blythe Border Patrol agents seized more than 20 lbs. of heroin and arrested two Mexican nationals on Wednesday. Agents discovered more than 20pounds of heroin that had been stuffedinto tubes of caulking materialYesterday morning,...
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Yuma Border Patrol Agents Assaulted
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseYUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents escaped injury during separate incidents after being attacked with rocks thrown over the border fence near San Luis, Arizona. On Sunday, an agent was looking for signs of illegal entry into the United...
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CBP Officers Seize Liquid Meth at Del Rio Port of Entry
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio International Bridge recently discovered more than $150,000 worth of suspected narcotics hidden in a vehicle coming from Mexico. “Smugglers resort to endless creative...
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Border Patrol Assistance Helps Bring Identity Thief To Justice
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseINTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the International Falls Station, assisted the Perham, Minn., Police Department with the apprehension of an individual under investigation for felony identity theft on May 17. Border Patrol...
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Tucson Sector Border Patrol Agents Involved in Shooting That Injures One Person
Thursday, May 18, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseTucson, Ariz. – United States Border Patrol agents were involved in a shooting on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, north of Tombstone, Arizona that injured one person. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a Black 2008 Dodge Dakota driving northbound on State Route...
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CBP Officers Seize Over $3.7 Million in Liquid Methamphetamine
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseHIDALGO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged liquid methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $3,777,802 hidden within a...
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CBP Field Operations Seizes Over $183K in Marijuana in a Commercial Trailer at the Pharr International Bridge
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Local Media ReleasePHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility discovered 919 pounds of alleged marijuana within a commercial trailer. “This was an outstanding seizure by our...
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Join the Global Entry Movement
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseDETROIT— The Global Entry program is running full speed ahead and is enjoying an overwhelming success in the international travel environment. U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) encourages international travelers to sign up for Global Entry...
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CBP Offers Tips to Expedite Cross-Border Travel During Holidays and Summer Travel Season
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseST. ALBANS, VT — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers that there will be increased traffic volumes associated with Victoria (Canada) and Memorial Day weekends beginning May 19, as well as during the busy summer travel...
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CBP Officers at the Pharr International Bridge Seize Over $313K in Cocaine
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | Local Media ReleasePHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge seized alleged cocaine valued at $313,140. “Our CBP officers’ experience and attention to detail are essential in interdicting...
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CBP Officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge Seize $186K in Cocaine
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseANZALDUAS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge seized alleged cocaine valued at $186,660 during an enforcement action. “Preventing these hard narcotics from reaching their...
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CBP Officers Seize More Than $298K in Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseLAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine valued at more than $298,000, in three enforcement actions. “Our officers maintain strict...
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CBP Officers Seize $12M of Drugs over Mother’s Day Weekend
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | Local Media ReleaseSAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the ports of entry along the California border with Mexico over the Mother’s Day weekend intercepted more than a half of ton of narcotics valued at around $12 million. One meth drug...
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