Ocotillo, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an illegal alien Monday morning with a prior conviction for a sexual offense. 

Andrade, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology at the pedestrian border crossing in Andrade, CA. The technology will enhance the identity verification process for lawful entry into the United States.

Washington, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it modified a Withhold Release Order (WRO) such that bone black produced by Bonechar Carvão Ativado do Brasil Ltda (Bonechar) is admissible at all U.S. ports of entry effective December 4, 2020.

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain shipments containing cotton and cotton products originating from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC).

Calexico, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized cocaine and methamphetamine worth almost half a million dollars from an ultralight aircraft smuggling attempt Thursday evening.

Washington, DC - Vice President Pence at the Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit: