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CBP Officers at the Progreso Port of Entry seize 35 pounds of cocaine

PROGRESO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Progreso Port of Entry seized 35 pounds of cocaine hidden within a northbound vehicle. “Our frontline officers continue to work diligently to safeguard our communities through narcotic interdiction coupled with the effective use of technology,” said Port Director Walter Weaver, Progreso Port […]

Man dies after falling from the border barrier near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry

This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) reporting requirements related to CBP-involved deaths. On November 8, 2024, at approximately 5:42 a.m., a National Guardsman operating […]

CBP Announces Facial Biometric Test for Inbound Vehicle Travelers at Buffalo, Peace Bridge Port of Entry

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the start of an innovative facial biometric test in select vehicle lanes at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry (POE) for travelers arriving in the United States. This enhanced process for international travel, known as Simplified Arrival-Vehicle Biometric, uses facial biometrics to automate the […]

Philadelphia CBP Officers Catch Global Entry Trusted Traveler with $80k in Undeclared Overseas Purchases

PHILADELPHIA – A U.S. citizen who arrived from Spain on Halloween thought he could trick U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Philadelphia International Airport. But his trick failed and he certainly wasn’t happy with the treat he received. This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore selfwinding chronograph watch was among the purchases. CBP officers seized […]

Restaurant bars Paralympian from entry

Three-time Paralympian Ho Yuen-kei, who represented Hong Kong in the Boccia Team, claimed that a Causeway Bay restaurant denied her entry due to “no space for wheelchair users.” Ho shared her experience on Threads, saying that when she visited the Thai restaurant Ayutthaya staff informed her that her wheelchair would block other patrons. […]