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Nov 27 2023
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CBP Officers Find and Arrest Six Stowaways Arriving in a Barge Arriving in San Juan
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended six men from the Dominican Republic who traveled as stowaways inside a barge named M/V Charlotte Bridge that arrived Tuesday to the Puerto Nuevo pier. “Incidents like these are a clear indication of the great lengths and personal risks people are willing to take to illegally enter the United States,” Director of
Shore News NetworkAug 22 2023
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Migrant encounters up 27% in July at southern border: CBP
Migrant encounters at the southern border increased about 27% from June to July, but still remain lower than during the months before the expiration of Title 42, data shows.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported 183,503 encounters at the southern border in July. Of these, 10,648 of them were unaccompanied minors, according to a CBP press release.
“We remain vigilant and
NewsNationNov 28 2023
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$19K worth of vaginal tightening gel syringes seized at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport: CBP
An illicit $19,000 shipment of injectable vaginal tightening gel from Hong Kong was intercepted by federal agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport last week, according to authorities. The delivery of 2,536 unapproved pre-filled syringes of tightening gel that required users to wear chemical-resistant gloves to handle was discovered on Nov. 20, US Customs and Border Protection said Monday. The
New York Post (News)Oct 06 2023
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Employee Accused of Stealing and Selling Firearms from CBP Facility in Harpers Ferry
Todd Matthew Raymond, age 47, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, has been charged with theft of government property and firearms charges. According to court documents, Raymond was employed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a facility that disposes of decommissioned service weapons and firearms and parts seized by the agency. Raymond allegedly stole firearms and firearms parts from the
Homeland Security TodayMay 30 2023
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CBP Chief Ortiz Retires After Title 42 Ends
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol is stepping down following major changes at the U.S.-Mexico border that came with the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions. Chief Raul Ortiz said in a note to staff Tuesday obtained by The Associated Press that he has decided to retire effective June 30. Ortiz has been on the job for 32 years and held many different jobs. "I leave at ease, knowing we have a
Newsmax (News)May 20 2023
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Girl who died in CBP custody was denied hospitalization: mother
The mother of an 8-year-old girl who died in U.S. Border Patrol custody this week said agents “killed [her] daughter” after ignoring repeated pleas for help. Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, her two siblings, ages 12 and 14, and her parents were being held at a Customs and Border Patrol facility in Harlingen, Texas. On Wednesday, Anadith experienced a medical emergency and was taken to a local
New York Daily NewsMar 20 2023
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CBP Is Hiring Officers for U.S. Virgin Islands - HS Today
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring officers to serve with CBP in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The CBP Officer vacancy announcement for St. Thomas and St. Croix will open April 1st on USA Jobs. “Customs and Border Protection continues to seek men and women willing to take on the rewarding challenge of protecting our nation’s borders, while facilitating lawful international trade and
Homeland Security TodayMar 14 2023
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CBP officer charged with using excessive force, falsifying records
A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection accused of using excessive force and falsifying records while on duty at an El Paso border crossing.
The indictment, unsealed Monday, charges Miguel Delgado Jr. with deprivation of rights under color of law and the falsification of a document in a federal investigation.
Delgado allegedly used excessive force
NewsNationOct 06 2023
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CBP Seize Giraffe Feces at Minneapolis Airport, Woman Declared She Planned to Make a Necklace From It
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) recently inspected a small box containing giraffe fecal material. On September 29, a passenger returning from Kenya arrived at MSP and was selected for inspection by CBP agriculture specialists. The passenger declared giraffe feces and stated she had obtained the droppings
Homeland Security TodayOct 03 2023
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It's hittin' season: Red October to feel more like summer as Phillies face Marlins at CBP
To paraphrase Charlie Manuel, the former World Series-winning manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, it's going to feel like hittin' season this week at Citizens Bank Park. Red October will take on a distinct summer-like vibe, as temperatures for the three-game National League Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins are likely to enter temperature ranges more expected in July than early
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