Customs and Border Protection
Over $1 Million Worth of Meth Found Hidden Within Squash Shipment
"Smugglers will always try new, creative methods to smuggle narcotics," said Anne Maricich, CBP deputy director of Field Operations in San Diego.
Mark Kelly Pushes Bipartisan Border Reform, Calls for Title 42 Delay
"We're expecting the number of migrants to go up more than double, and [CBP] and [DHS] are not prepared to deal with those kinds of numbers," Kelly said.
Over $4 Million Worth of Meth Found Hidden Inside Tractor-Trailer
"Large-scale seizures, such as this one, exemplify our mission priorities in securing the border," Laredo Port of Entry Director Alberto Flores said.
Cocaine Bricks Worth Over $500K Found Stashed in Plane From Jamaica
The most recent seizure comes as CBP agents continue to intercept illicit narcotics across the U.S.' borders.
Nearly $300K Worth of Meth, Fentanyl Found Hidden Under Car's Floorboards
According to Customs and Border Protection, the driver that was found in possession of the illegal narcotics was detained and turned over to the DEA.
Officials Intercepted 300 Endangered 'Bloodsuckers' at U.S. Border
The leeches are known to have been used for medicinal purposes and are an endangered species according to wildlife officials.
Brick of Cocaine Found Inside High School Cookbook
"Smugglers continue to conceal narcotics and other contraband in myriad ways, which my officers seize over and over every shift," Michael Neipert said.
'Robot Dogs' at the Border are Expensive Civil Rights Violations
This disturbing turn to dystopian, invasive and dangerous technology along the border must end.
Fake NFL, MLB, NBA Championship Rings Found in Shipment From China
According to CBP, if the rings were real, the shipment would have been worth over $300,000.
Here Are New Technologies Biden Has Deployed at the Border
President Biden said during the State of the Union that "If we are to advance liberty and justice, we need to secure the border and fix the immigration system."
Over $2M in Cocaine Found Inside Tractor-Trailer at Texas Border
According to data from CBP, over the past four months, the agency has seized over 234,000 pounds of illegal narcotics across the borders entering the U.S.
An Increase of Mexican Migrants to the US Could Signal 'A 'Failed State'
"Washington ought to really be paying attention to the deterioration of the economy and the rule of law in Mexico."
Over $18 Million Worth of Meth Found Hidden Inside Commercial Trailer
"This massive methamphetamine smuggling attempt was stopped, thanks to our vigilant officers," Port Director Carlos Rodriguez said in a statement.
Over $4 Million Worth of Meth, Fentanyl Found Hidden in RV's AC Unit
Officers used a canine unit that is trained to detect the scent of illegal narcotics when the discovery was made.
Photos Show Over $1.6 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized at Texas Border
"Our officers remain committed to keeping our borders secure," Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry said in a statement.
Short-Staffed Border Patrol Forced to Fill Gaps With Local Cops
"The Border Patrol agents and the sheriffs are beyond a breaking point," Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents the district, told Newsweek.
7-Year-Old Migrant Drowns While Attempting to Cross River to Texas
The mother of the child was taken into custody by Customs and Border Patrol agents shortly after, following the agency's guidelines.
Photos Show $1.5M Worth of Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl Intercepted at TX Border
Two men driving the vehicles where the narcotics were allegedly found in separate instances were both arrested, according to CBP.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Urges Congress to Pass Immigration Reform
As migrants continue to flock to the southwest border, Gonzales fears a potential terrorist threat and sees immigration reform as a possible solution.
More Than 100 Migrants Rescued From Boat Near Florida Shore
"The investigation regarding this incident remains ongoing," a CBP spokesperson stated. At least 20 of the Haitian migrants required medical attention.
Review Launched Into CBP Unit That Investigated US Journalists Under Trump
The Counter Network Division allegedly used databases intended to track terrorists to investigate journalists under former President Donald Trump.
Mexican Woman Shot in Head by U.S. Border Patrol Agent States Intent to Sue
Marisol García Alcántara says that she still experiences memory loss, dizzy spells, and headaches over half a year later. She still has fragments in her head.
AP Wants to Know Why DHS Marked Reporter as Possible Informant
"This is a flagrant example of a federal agency using its power to examine the contacts of journalists," AP Executive Editor Julie Pace wrote in a letter.
Good Samaritan Stumbles Upon $1M in Cocaine Floating in Florida Waters
A similar discovery occurred in March when $1.3 million worth of cocaine washed up ashore on the Florida Keys' beaches.
Woman Using Sister's Passport, COVID Vaccine Card Spotted by Face Scanning
According to Customs and Border Protection, since 2018 over "1,100 impostors" have been detected by facial scanning technology at ports of entry into the U.S.
19-Year-Old Abducts 16-Year-Old, Tries to Take Her Into Canada
The suspect, Christopher Jesus Costanzo, was reportedly turned away at the border because he lacked a negative COVID-19 test.
Rep. Stefanik Trolled for Denouncing Biden Over Successful Fentanyl Seizure
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) argued that the successful seizure of the highly addictive and deadly opioid was an example of "Biden's Border Crisis."
Rick Scott Calls for Investigation Into Migrant Vetting Amid Border Surge
The bill "requires an immediate investigation to ensure the proper vetting and processing of anyone that comes into our country," the Florida senator said.
Photos Show Over a Ton of Meth, Cocaine Seized in Texas Worth $53M
The drugs were discovered in 2 separate incidents on the same night at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
Drone Carrying Heroin, GPS Tracker Captured After Flying Over Border
Border Patrol officers said that such packages are often equipped with a GPS tracker to allow smugglers to locate the drugs after they're dropped by the drone.