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An arriving passenger at Newark [N.J.] Liberty International Airport uses a Global Entry kiosk to enter the U.S. (photo by Josh Denmark)
A CBP canine officer screens airport passengers luggage for unlawful or dangerous items.
A member of the CBP Beagle Brigade looks for prohibited agricultural products and meats brought in by arriving passengers.
If you commit a crime involving CBP you are likely to be processed on criminal charges immediately.
A CBP officer checks a passenger's documentation after arrival into the U.S.
A member of the CBP Beagle Brigade stops to investigate an arriving passenger's luggage looking for prohibited agricultural products or meats.
CBP Officers conduct a routine interview with the pilot of a small commercial aircraft after a flight.
A cruise boat arrives from the Caribbean into New York City, where CBP officers will process passengers. (photo by Josh Denmark)
Bicyclist prepares to enter the dedicated SENTRI lane for frequent crossers at San Ysidro, Calif. port of entry. (photo by Josh Denmark)
A CBP Officer uses new technologies to process passengers.
A CBP officer checks a passenger's luggage and documents.
A CBP Officer examines the last bit of cargo to be off loaded from an aircraft.
![An arriving passenger at Newark [N.J.] Liberty International Airport uses a Global Entry kiosk to enter the U.S.<em> (photo by Josh Denmark</em>)](https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/photo/Global%20Entry%20Kiosk%20at%20Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport-JD.jpg)
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