Human Smugglers with Loaded Rifle Arrested at Border Patrol Checkpoint

Two men who had a loaded firearm stashed in their vehicle while attempting to smuggle five Mexican nationals were arrested early Wednesday morning at a Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 8...

New US Airport Carry-On Screening Procedures (Multi-Video)

To ensure the security of the nation's airline passengers and U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items that require travelers to place...

CBP Selects Elbit Integrated Fixed Tower for Douglas Border (See Video)

A Fixed Tower (IFT) border security system from Elbit Systems of America, the 'ASTORS' 2016 Homeland Security Awards Program Platinum Award Winner for Best Federal Government Security Program,  has passed U.S. Customs and...

Kelly Discusses DHS Priorities at Aspen Security Forum (See Video)

Thursday, Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly discussed his top priorities for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the Aspen Security Forum. In a discussion with NBC News’ Pete Williams,...

DroneShield Accepting Orders for DroneSentry & DroneSentinel

DroneSentry provides its users with a multi-method drone detection capability and includes and integrates radar, radio frequency, acoustic, thermal and optical (with a range extender) sensor detection, i.e. all the key...

ICE Law Enforce Support Center Key Component of Immigration Action

The unassuming office in Williston, Vermont, supports enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws and plays an important role in the identification of criminal aliens. Vermont may not be the location that springs...
Although the CBP strives to discourage smugglers and illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border, the Border Patrol will continue to implement lifesaving measures to aid those who may fall victim to the harsh desert terrain. (Image Credit: CBP)

Smugglers Abandon Migrants, Border Patrol Continues Rescues Efforts

Over the last week Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector have rescued 16 illegal aliens in five separate events. The first event occurred on July 8, 2017, after Border Patrol agents...

Border Patrol Interdiction Unit Seizes 42 lbs of Methamphetamine

Pima County Sheriff’s deputies working as part of a federal counter-drug operation arrested a California man and seized nearly 42 pounds of methamphetamine Tuesday afternoon. Deputies assigned to Operation Countermeasure made a...

Why you Should Declare Everything you Bring into the United States

Every day, callers telephoning U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry ask similar questions, “What can I bring into the U.S.?”, “Where can I find out what I can...

Laredo Border Patrol Rescues 33 Illegal Aliens in a Locked Trailer

On July 8, 2017, Laredo North Border Patrol agents assigned to the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 encountered a tractor trailer at the primary inspection lane. The driver was questioned...