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CBP officer checks finger prints of an individual entering the U.S.

CBP officer checks finger prints of an individual entering the U.S.

CBP point of entry in Hidalgo TX

CBP point of entry in Hidalgo TX

A medallion marks the spot where the U.S. and Mexican border meet.

A medallion marks the spot where the U.S. and Mexican border meet.

CBP K-9 officer runs a car selected for secondary exam.

CBP K-9 officer runs a car selected for secondary exam.

CBP officer checks documents at the Sweetgrass MT point of entry

CBP officer checks documents at the Sweetgrass MT point of entry

A CBP officer speaks with individuals as they enter the United States.

A CBP officer speaks with individuals as they enter the United States.

One face at the border is the motto for Customs and Border Protection.

One face at the border is the motto for Customs and Border Protection.

Whether it is a passenger or commercial trucking crossing, CBP officers are there to protect our nation's borders.

Whether it is a passenger or commercial trucking crossing, CBP officers are there to protect our nation's borders.

A train is positioned prior to being x-rayed by a high tech full train x-ray.

A train is positioned prior to being x-rayed by a high tech full train x-ray.

A CBP officer checks an individual's luggage after being x-rayed.

A CBP officer checks an individual's luggage after being x-rayed.

CBP officer inspects the cab of a truck at the northern border port of Sweetgrass Montana.

CBP officer inspects the cab of a truck at the northern border port of Sweetgrass Montana.

CBP officer uses a Marihuana test kit at the southern port of entry in Hidalgo TX.

CBP officer uses a Marihuana test kit at the southern port of entry in Hidalgo TX.

A CBP officer checks an individual's documents as they enter the United States.

A CBP officer checks an individual's documents as they enter the United States.

Specialized x-ray equipment looks through a van for contraband that may be hidden inside.

Specialized x-ray equipment looks through a van for contraband that may be hidden inside.

Last modified:

September 13, 2016

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