CBP Deploys Enhanced X-Ray Technology at El Paso Commercial Entry
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:54:16 -0800
El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Port of El Paso will deploy enhanced X-ray inspections systems at the two commercial facilities. The Portal VACIS (Vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems) is designed to scan cargo and containers for explosives, weapons and drugs while at the same time help expedite the inspection process. (more)
CBP Discovers Shipment of Opium in International Mail
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:36:07 -0800
Chicago - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer working with his detector dog Rambo Tuesday seized more than two kilograms of opium at the Chicago foreign mail facility. While screening arriving international mail at the foreign mail facility at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, Rambo alerted on the shipment of opium-saturated cloths that were concealed in pillow cases. (more)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers in Texas Seize Large Marijuana Load Hidden in Floor of Car
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:36:07 -0800
Fort Hancock, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers performing anti-terrorism inspections at the Fort Hancock, Texas port of entry seized 125 pounds of marijuana late Tuesday morning. Three people were arrested in connection with the failed smuggling attempt. (more)
Border Patrol Canine Leads to Marijuana Hidden in Trailer Floor
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:36:07 -0800
Tucson, Ariz. - Border Patrol agents Tuesday seized nearly 1,550 pounds of marijuana from a truck pulling a flatbed trailer that entered the United States in a remote area near Sonoita, Ariz. About 11:25 a.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Sonoita Station encountered a Ford pick-up truck pulling a flatbed trailer loaded with steel pipes being driven by a resident alien. (more)
CBP Officers Nab More Fugitives, Illegal Immigrants at San Luis Port of Entry
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:28:28 -0800
San Luis, Ariz. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Luis port of entry made five arrests on warrants alone and several immigration violations in just two days."Our officer's are very skilled and good at utilizing the resources they are given," said Port Director William K. (more)
CBP Opens Additional Lane at Paso Del Norte Crossing; 5 Lanes Now Available to Travelers
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:28:28 -0800
El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in El Paso are alerting members of the traveling public that five lanes at the downtown Paso Del Norte international crossing at the El Paso port of entry are now open to northbound traffic. (more)
Zero Tolerance in SENTRI Program
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:08 -0800
San Ysidro, Calif. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the San Ysidro port of entry arrested a 24-year-old U.S. citizen male registered to participate in the SENTRI program Monday morning, after they discovered 3.5 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle he was driving. (more)
CBP Offers Landowners Additional Consultation on Border Fence
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:29:08 -0800
Washington - U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues to maintain open lines of communication with affected landowners in the Border Patrol's Rio Grande Valley Sector to ensure that they have up-to-date information regarding plans for border fencing to be installed on their property. (more)
CBP Conducts Agriculture Operation on Ethiopian Airways Flight; Discovers Insect Pests, Inadmissible Fruit, Plants, Meat
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:10:19 -0800
Sterling, Va. - One of Customs and Border Protection's primary missions is enforcing America's agriculture regulations and that fact was made apparent to all 125 passengers aboard Ethiopian Airways flight 500 this morning at Dulles International Airport. (more)
Hebbronville Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly 3 Tons of Marijuana
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:10:19 -0800
Laredo, Texas - Border Patrol agents from the Hebbronville station seized more than 5,700 pounds of marijuana from a tractor-trailer Monday. "This case illustrates that the immigration checkpoints are an effective element of the defense-in-depth strategy we employ to secure our nation's borders," said Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Carlos X. (more)