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Wrong Turn onto the Peace Bridge Winds Up with CBP Arresting the Driver Wanted by Kenmore Police

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge crossing, arrested a 20-year-old male United States Citizen who had an active arrest warrant from Kenmore, New York. Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a driver who made a wrong turn onto the Peace Bridge. Upon arriving at the primary inspection area, the driver did not have any identification and was subsequently taken to the secondary inspection area to verify his identity. During the secondary inspection, CBP officers verified the identification of the driver and then discovered he had an

CBP Officers Discover Stolen Vehicle at Peace Bridge with False License Plates

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a stolen vehicle that was encountered at the Peace Bridge. Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a passenger vehicle attempting entry into the United States. A 31-year-old United States citizen from Rochester, N.Y. indicated they had made a wrong turn and had no intention of entering Canada. During the examination portion of the re-entry into the U.S., CBP officers determined that the occupants did not possess proper identification documents and were subsequently sent to secondary for further

Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Felons in Capac

DETROIT - U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Marysville station and Detroit Sector Special Operations Detachment, with assistance from Air and Marine Operations , arrested two subjects with outstanding felony warrants on December 13. The arrest took place after a tip was provided to the U.S. Border Patrol Detroit Sector that a Mexican citizen who is a convicted felon was engaged in firearms practice in rural western St. Clair County. Investigation revealed that the subject, later identified as Mario Huerta-Rodriguez, resided in the Romeo area, had a significant criminal history and had been

Intended U.S. Candidate for the WCO SG Connects with Customs Leaders in the Middle East

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In December 2022, intended U.S. candidate for the WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders held a number of engagements with senior customs leaders in Bahrain on the margins of the WCO Policy Commission followed by a visit with Federal Customs in the United Arab Emirates. This Middle East trip offered Mr. Saunders the opportunity to have substantive engagements with senior customs leaders from all over the world. Together with CBP Office of International Affairs Assistant Commissioner Debbie Seguin, Mr. Saunders had meaningful engagements with His Excellency Ahmed Al Khalifa, the President of

Intended U.S. Candidate for the WCO SG Connects with Customs and Trade Stakeholders in Lima, Peru

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In November 2022, intended U.S. candidate for the WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders held a number of engagements in Lima, Peru. The trip offered a glimpse into Customs-business partnership in action. Together with U.S. Ambassador Lisa Kenna, Saunders engaged with American Chamber of Commerce leaders in Lima. This engagement allowed him the opportunity to hear directly from traders about the economic environment in the region and their specific challenges and opportunities. While in Lima, he moderated a panel at the BASC, or Business Alliance for Secure Commerce, World Congress titled Digital

Intended U.S. Candidate for the WCO SG celebrates WCO’s 70th Anniversary in Maastricht

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In 2022, the World Customs Organization (WCO) celebrates the 70th anniversary of its establishment. During the pivotal commemorative year, the WCO “Tech CON” conference was hosted by The Netherlands Custom (Douane) in Maastricht. Intended U.S. candidate Mr. Ian Saunders was there to partake in the event. During the conference, he spoke on a panel regarding the changing landscape of global trade and highlighted CBP’s 21st Century Customs Framework. “The outcomes we would expect are a clear understanding of increasingly complex supply chains and an ability to continue to make decisions on

Intended U.S. Candidate for the World Customs Organization Secretary General Engages ASEAN Partners in Singapore

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By Christina Bell, Senior Advisor, Office of International Affairs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection On June 25, 2022, CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus announced his intent to nominate Mr. Ian Saunders as the U.S. candidate to stand for election as Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO). With the election taking place in June 2023, Saunders is keenly focused on engaging with global customs and trade partners to understand important issues and opportunities for the future of the WCO. He views his intended candidacy as a high calling for service to his country and to the global

Readout of CBP Acting Commissioner’s Visit to Panama

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On Nov. 15-18, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Troy Miller led a CBP delegation to Panama. Acting Commissioner Miller met with different Panamanian authorities, including Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes, to strengthen coordination against irregular migration and transnational organized crime. Acting Commissioner Miller delivered remarks at the Central American Commission of Migration Directors meeting emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation, coordinated enforcement efforts and information sharing. The CBP delegation also visited migrant

Agents Arrest 2 Convicted Felons

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CAMPO, Calif. – Border Patrol agents from the San Diego Sector’s El Cajon Station arrested two men this weekend who were attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S. Both men have prior felony convictions. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, when agents encountered a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe approximately 75 yards north of the border on Forrest Gate Road. Upon closer inspection, agents found six people hiding inside the vehicle who admitted they had entered the U.S. illegally. A nearby U.S. citizen admitted the vehicle was his. Agents arrested the group of six and took them and the

Yuma Announces 25 Vacancies for New Job Opportunities within the Sector

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YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol announces the creation of 25 vacancies within the Yuma area for a new position, Border Patrol Processing Coordinator. The Border Patrol Processing Coordinator is a full-time, term appointment position and starts at a salary of $34,916.00 (GS-05, Step 1) to $50,598.00 (GS-06, Step 10) with promotion potential to $50,598 (GS-6, Step 10). Coordinators will be responsible for leveraging their expertise to support Border Patrol agents with humanitarian care and intake processing of detainees, as well as providing other clerical/administrative support to