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Smuggling attempt thwarted as "exotic" animals found stuffed in purse
Two live birds, later identified as toucans, were found wrapped in stockings and concealed inside a traveler's purse.
Twins Reveal Outcome of Swapping Passports at Airport Security: 'Risky'
"No, but what were you going to do if the first one worked and the second one failed," one internet viewer asked.
Customs Officials Seize Elephant Foot Converted Into Container
Customs officials inspected the item and found it to be from a "highly endangered" and protected species of elephant from Africa.
Alleged Trafficker's Picasso 'Copy' Was Real Drawing Worth $465K: Police
Customs officials said they seized an original Picasso drawing worth nearly $465,000 after a traveler tried to smuggle it into Spain as a fake.
'Infuriating': Man claims Sculpture Destroyed in Customs Search for Drugs
"It's a shame there isn't some sort of technology, perhaps a ray of some kind, that can allow us to see inside of things," said one commenter.
How To Wish Someone a Happy Hanukkah, Greetings To Celebrate the Festival
Several phrases can be used to celebrate Hanukkah, from a simple "happy holiday" to warm wishes and blessings.
105 Migrants Found Being Smuggled Into U.S. in Semi Truck
The discovery in Laredo comes just days after dozens of attempted human smuggling efforts were found at nearby checkpoints.
China Says U.S. 'Doesn't Care About Xinjiang People'
The U.S. will stop taking imports from Hoshine Silicon Industry Co., which allegedly used forced labor from ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region.
China Accuses Nike, H&M, Zara of Harming Children With Hazardous Products
Tuesday's warning is the latest blow from China to global brands that have faced growing calls from Chinese shoppers to boycott companies that are refusing to use cotton grown in Xinjiang province.
Easter 2021—A Brief History and Why We Celebrate
Easter marks the end of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday in Western churches, six and a half weeks before Easter.
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76,000 Migrants Illegally Crossed Border in February
Border enforcement authorities announced Tuesday that more than 76,000 migrants crossed the U.S. border with Mexico without authorization last month.
Citizen Kidnapped by Cartel After Wrongful Deportation
Julio Cesar Ovalle was reportedly deported to Mexico without coming before a judge, being allowed to make a phone call, speak with an attorney or prove he was a U.S. citizen.
Cocaine Worth $18 Million Found in Banana Shipment
Officials discovered 540 separate packages of cocaine hidden among the fruit.
CBP Report: Border Wall 'Breached' 13 Times in Tests
Reports shows how the wall designs will need to undergo significant improvements before any construction plans can be implemented.
Trump's Border Wall Hyped in U.S. Customs Video
President Donald Trump's border wall has its own promo video.
Real-Time AI Security May Help Border Authorities
A newly developed border security tool claims to have real-time ability to assist worldwide law enforcement in judging whether or not a traveler or cargo is engaged in criminal activity.
Government Being Sued Over ICE Raids Targeting Children
The Southern Poverty Law Center announced the lawsuit on Monday.
Is Searching Phones by Cops and Border Patrol Legal?
Searches of devices intrude upon privacy and infringe freedoms of expression, association, and the press.
Where Does Trump's Travel Ban Now Stand?
What clues does the preliminary Supreme Court ruling offer to a final outcome?
Richard Epstein: Europeans Should Make Brexit Easier
The EU's hard-line position is a classic example of cutting off one's "nez" to spite one's face.
Travelers suffer as U.S. Airport Customs Systems Fail
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said delays lasted for four hours on Monday night.
U.S. Airport Security Overhauls Could Prove Difficult
Federal, state or local agencies—or even an airline—could be responsible for security on any particular patch of airport turf.