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CBP to temporarily expand operating hours of SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at Calexico West Port of Entry

michael.j.scappechio — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:09:15 +0000

CBP to temporarily expand operating hours of SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at Calexico West Port of Entry michael.j.scappechio Thu, 11/09/2023 - 13:09

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CALEXICO, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced today that they will temporarily expand the hours of operation for the SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at the Calexico West Port of Entry.

On Monday, November 13, CBP will conduct a two-month pilot program expanding the port’s hours of operation to 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Current, or normal, operating hours are from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday-Friday and 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“To better serve our Trusted Traveler Program members and continue increasing our flexibility, we will be piloting new operating hours for SENTRI vehicular traffic,” said Roque Caza, Calexico Area Port Director. “This extension will help us efficiently manage wait times during the upcoming holiday season, ensuring a smoother border crossing experience for travelers using the Calexico ports of entry.”

Members of the traveling public can monitor vehicle wait times via CBP’s Border Wait Times website or download the Border Wait Times mobile application on their smartphone to assist in planning their travels. Wait times are updated on an hourly basis.

Travelers should familiarize themselves with the Know Before You Go section of CBP’s website to avoid fines and penalties associated with the importation of prohibited items. Know Before You Go brochures are also available at border ports of entry.

If you are a frequent international traveler and have not already become a member of a trusted traveler program, you may sign up now. For more information, please visit: Official Trusted Traveler Program Website | Department of Homeland Security (dhs.gov).

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Release Date

Thu, 11/09/2023

GUTTED! Eviscerated Goat Discovered at Chicago International Airport

sbansbach — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:33:45 +0000

GUTTED! Eviscerated Goat Discovered at Chicago International Airport sbansbach Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:33

CHICAGO—U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) stop countless prohibited items foreign guests try to introduce into the U.S., whether it is fruits, vegetables, plants, or other forbidden items. However, their latest seizure, an eviscerated goat, is certainly outside of the normal items they stop.

On October 10, two passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo were referred to agriculture secondary for inspection. CBPAS inspected their baggage and found one pound of unknown meat, 2 pounds of garden eggs, and 15 pounds of raw goat viscera including the trachea, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and entire digestive system. Agriculture Specialists seized and destroyed the prohibited items to keep livestock diseases and plant pests out of the United States.

“There are real dangers these items can have if they are introduced in the U.S. economy,” said LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, CBP Director, Field Operations-Chicago Field Office. “All passengers, whether entering or returning to the U.S., must be truthful and declare all items they are bringing. If one prohibited item enters the U.S. it could have dangerous ecological or economical results.”

Just last week U.S. CBPAS at Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) seized a small box containing giraffe fecal material.

“Items like these can harbor pests and diseases, if introduced into our agriculture systems or natural resources, could cause significant damage to our food supply or native species,” said Michael Pfeiffer, Area Port Director, Chicago. “Our agriculture specialists are dedicated to protecting these essential American resources from foreign pests and diseases.”

CBP recommends people who wish to import plant materials, animal materials and other agricultural items consult the CBP Information Center section on the CBP website or call (877) 227-5511. Additionally, arriving passengers should always declare all items acquired abroad to CBP officers to avoid civil or criminal penalties and reduce the risk of introducing pests and disease to the United States.

CBP's border security mission is led at our nation’s Ports of Entry by CBP officers and agriculture specialists from the Office of Field Operations. CBP screens international travelers and cargo and searches for illicit narcotics, unreported currency, weapons, counterfeit consumer goods, prohibited agriculture, invasive weeds and pests, and other illicit products that could potentially harm the American public, U.S. businesses, and our nation’s safety and economic vitality.

Learn what CBP accomplished during "A Typical Day" in 2022 and learn more about CBP at www.CBP.gov.

Release Date

Tue, 10/17/2023

CBP reminds traveling public of prohibited agricultural items during upcoming Día De Los Muertos holiday

michael.j.scappechio — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:25:31 +0000

CBP reminds traveling public of prohibited agricultural items during upcoming Día De Los Muertos holiday michael.j.scappechio Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:25

SAN DIEGO – As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entering the United States. These items can carry harmful pests and diseases, such as citrus huanglongbing.

Huanglongbing, also known as HLB or citrus greening, is a disease caused by a bacterium that can infect most citrus varieties and some ornamental plants such as orange jasmine. If allowed to spread, the virus can be devastating to America’s citrus industry. This dangerous plant disease was first detected in the U.S. in 2005 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, huanglongbing is one of the world’s most serious citrus diseases. There is no known cure for this plant disease, which kills citrus trees and greatly reduces citrus production.

Many border communities celebrate Día de los Muertos by constructing altars or memorials to honor the lives of loved ones or famous persons who have passed on. Common flowers used in these memorials are yellow and orange Marigold and other ornamental greenery like Murraya or orange jasmine. Murraya is a host plant for the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, an insect that can carry the bacteria that cause huanglongbing and is therefore prohibited from entering the U.S.

“We want to remind travelers that there are certain types of greenery and citrus that are prohibited from entering the U.S.”, said Sidney Aki, Director of Field Operations for the San Diego Field Office. “Protecting U.S. agricultural resources from invasive pests and diseases is crucial to ensuring economic vitality.”

Prohibited citrus includes the following: oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, sour oranges, and sweet limes. Other popular fruits that are also prohibited include guavas, mangoes, peaches, and pomegranates.

In addition to these fruits, the importation of tomato and pepper plants from Mexico is prohibited. This prohibition went into effect in November 2019 to prevent the spread of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus, which can cause severe fruit loss in tomato and pepper crops.

Failure to declare prohibited agricultural items can result in fines. Penalties for undeclared, prohibited agricultural items range from $500 for personal importation to $250,000 for commercial importation.

To better understand how travelers can safeguard America’s agricultural industry and avoid the importation of prohibited items, they should consult the “Bringing Food into the U.S.” and “Can I Bring it” webpages located at:

Release Date

Tue, 10/17/2023

San Diego, CA

Unusual Repurpose of Giraffe Feces Seized by Minnesota

sbansbach — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:34:59 +0000

Unusual Repurpose of Giraffe Feces Seized by Minnesota sbansbach Thu, 10/05/2023 - 11:34

MINNEAPOLIS—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) inspected a small box containing giraffe fecal material.

On September 29, a passenger returning from Kenya arrived at MSP and was selected for inspection by CBP agriculture specialists. The passenger declared giraffe feces and stated she had obtained the droppings in Kenya and planned to make a necklace. The passenger also stated in the past she had used moose feces at her home in Iowa. Agriculture Specialists seized the box, and the excrement was destroyed via steam sterilization per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) destruction protocol.

“There is a real danger with bringing fecal matter into the U.S.,” said LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, CBP Director, Field Operations-Chicago Field Office. “If this person had entered the U.S. and had not declared these items, there is high possibility a person could have contracted a disease from this jewelry and developed serious health issues."

All ruminant animal feces require a Veterinary Services Permit for entry into the United States. Kenya is affected with African Swine Fever, Classical Swine Fever, Newcastle disease, Foot and Mouth disease, and Swine Vesicular Disease.

“CBP’s agriculture specialists mitigate the threat of non-native pests, diseases, and contaminants entering the United States” said Augustine Moore, CBP Area Port Director-Minnesota. “CBP agriculture specialists have extensive training and experience in the biological and agriculture sciences, they inspect travelers and cargo arriving in the United States by air, land, and seaports of entry.

CBP's border security mission is carried out at 328 ports of entry. Please visit CBP Ports of Entry to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders. Learn more about CBP at www.CBP.gov.

Release Date

Thu, 10/05/2023

Minnesota CBP Stops Passenger Carrying 83 pounds of Unapproved Meat

sbansbach — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:20:17 +0000

Minnesota CBP Stops Passenger Carrying 83 pounds of Unapproved Meat sbansbach Wed, 06/21/2023 - 16:20

MINNEAPOLIS– At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, last week a passenger arriving from South Africa was referred to Agriculture Secondary Inspection where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered 83 pounds of beef biltong.

When the passenger arrived, he notified the CBP Officer that he wanted to declare the beef biltong in his luggage. When CBP Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) x-rayed 5 of the traveler’s bags, they discovered organic anomalies. The inspection revealed 83 pounds of curried and dried beef. The passenger requested that the meat not be seized because it cost over $2,000. CBPAS informed him that cured and dried beef from South Africa was restricted due to animal diseases, including Foot and Mouth Disease, and it would be seized and destroyed via steam sterilization.

The most common items seized are pork and beef sausages, plants, plant materials, seeds for planting, and fruit. Chief CBP Agriculture Specialist, Lauren Lewis said, “during certain holidays and seasons, there is a significant increase in beef and pork, and we work closely with the traveling public to inform them of certain products that cannot enter the country due to animal diseases.”

“Minnesota’s CBP agriculture specialists are focused on their mission to prevent entry of prohibited items from entering into the United States,” said LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, Director, Field Operations, Chicago Field Office. “This seizure clearly shows how critical their role is in preventing diseases from entering the United States.”

CBP recommends that people who wish to import plant materials, animal materials and other agricultural items consult the CBP Information Center section on the CBP website or call (877) 227-5511. In addition, when traveling to the United States, travelers should always declare all items acquired abroad to CBP officers to avoid civil or criminal penalties and reduce the risk of introducing pests and disease to the United States.

"Our nation's food supply is constantly at risk to diseases not known to occur in the United States,” said Augustine Moore, Area Port Director, Minneapolis. “This interception highlights the vigilance and dedication that our CBP Agriculture Specialists demonstrate, daily. They ensure that the United States is safe from harmful diseases that could affect our food supply.”

Release Date

Wed, 06/21/2023

CBP Provides Travel Tips for Hajj Travelers

sbansbach — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:32:12 +0000

CBP Provides Travel Tips for Hajj Travelers sbansbach Wed, 06/14/2023 - 10:32

DETROIT – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers preparing for their pilgrimage to the Hajj to be aware of important travel tips to help ensure a smooth return into the United States.

Travelers should familiarize themselves with regulations regarding traveling with currency over $10,000, and be prepared to declare all food articles or merchandise returning with them to the U.S.

“Travelers need to declare any currency they’re carrying over $10,000 to CBP when traveling into or outside of the United States,” said Director of Field Operations Christopher Perry. “Furthermore, it’s important for travelers to be honest and upfront about any purchases made abroad, and they should be prepared to accurately attest to the merchandise in their possession, and the amount of money they’re traveling with.”

All travelers entering the United States are required to declare meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals, as well as plant and animal products (including soup or soup products) they may be carrying. Certain items brought into the United States from foreign countries are restricted according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations. Prohibited agricultural items can harbor plant pests and foreign animal diseases that could seriously damage America’s crops, livestock, and the environment – and a large sector of our country’s economy.

Failure to accurately declare currency, food, or merchandise could result in seizure, along with possible civil and criminal penalties.

Travelers can save time and conveniently fill out the Currency and Monetary Instruments Report online, within 72 hours prior to their planned travel date.

If travelers have any concerns resulting from their inspection at the port of entry, a CBP supervisor is always available to answer questions and address their concerns. As always, CBP is committed to treating all travelers, including travelers returning from the Hajj with respect and dignity.

For additional traveler information, check out the Travel page on CBP.gov.

Follow the Director of CBP’s Detroit Field Office on Twitter at @DFODetroit for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos.

Release Date

Wed, 06/14/2023

CBP emite consejos a medida que comienzan los viajes de verano en el Caribe

jquinones — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:06:42 +0000

CBP emite consejos a medida que comienzan los viajes de verano en el Caribe jquinones Wed, 05/24/2023 - 11:06

Agencia reitera prohibición sobre productos de cerdo desde Republica Dominicana por la Peste Porcina Africana

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— Las operaciones en el Caribe de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) anunció hoy una serie de recomendaciones para los viajeros, ya que se espera un aumento en el número de llegadas internacionales a partir de este fin de semana como parte de la temporada de viajes de verano.

El fin de semana del Día de la Recordación (Memorial Day) marca el comienzo de la temporada de viajes de verano y, con ella, un aumento anticipado en el número de llegadas internacionales a los aeropuertos de Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes estadounidenses.

“Pedimos a los viajeros que estén atentos y preparados para evitar largas filas e inconvenientes en los aeropuertos”, compartió Roberto Vaquero, director de Operaciones de Campo para Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU. “Comprenda que los oficiales de CBP pueden inspeccionarlo a usted y sus pertenencias personales, para hacer cumplir nuestras leyes y proteger a los viajeros legítimos.”

Los viajeros pueden saber cómo completar su paso por aduana. Entre las cosas que los viajeros deben tener en cuenta están:

CBP le recuerda a los viajeros que los productos relacionados con la carne de cerdo de la República Dominicana tienen prohibido el ingreso debido a la Peste Porcina Africana (PPA).
Tener todos los documentos de viaje requeridos para el país que está visitando, así como identificación para reingresar a los Estados Unidos. Se requieren libros de pasaporte para todos los viajes internacionales por vía aérea. Se pueden usar otras opciones, como la tarjeta de pasaporte estadounidense, las tarjetas de viajero de confianza, la tarjeta de cruce fronterizo y la tarjeta de residente permanente, para ingresar a los Estados Unidos desde Canadá, México, el Caribe y las Bermudas por tierra o puertos marítimos.
Para los ciudadanos de los países del Programa de exención de visa que viajan a los Estados Unidos asegúrese de tener un Sistema electrónico para la autorización de viaje (ESTA) aprobado antes de abordar.
Al llegar a trámite CBP declara todo lo que traes del exterior, incluso si lo compraste en una tienda libre de impuestos. Sepa que las cosas compradas en el extranjero para uso personal o como obsequio pueden ser elegibles para exenciones de impuestos. Si los trae para revenderlos, no lo son.
Conocer la diferencia entre mercancía prohibida (cuya entrada por ley está prohibida en los EE. UU.) y mercancía restringida (artículos que necesitan un permiso especial para entrar en los EE. UU.). Para obtener más información, visite la sección Restringidos/Prohibidos del sitio web de CBP.
Monitorear los tiempos de espera en la frontera para varios puertos de entrada. Se recomienda a los viajeros que planifiquen sus viajes durante los períodos de menor tráfico o que utilicen un puerto de entrada alternativo menos transitado. Para obtener más información, los viajeros pueden encontrar información actualizada sobre el tiempo de espera en el sitio web de CBP.

Los miembros de Global Entry pueden acelerar su entrada dirigiéndose a los quioscos a su llegada. Los quioscos mejorados utilizan tecnología biométrica facial para confirmar la identidad del viajero y tomar una decisión de admisibilidad sin presentar un recibo. Esto proporciona una experiencia más rápida, segura, optimizada y sin contacto para los miembros de Global Entry que viajan internacionalmente mientras protege la privacidad de todos los viajeros. Los quioscos faciales sin recibo de Global Entry ahora están disponibles en el Aeropuerto Internacional Luis Muñoz Marín (SJU).

Los viajeros que no cuenten con Global Entry podrán utilizar el Control Móvil de Pasaportes (MPC). Esta aplicación permite a los viajeros elegibles enviar la información de su pasaporte y declaración de aduanas a través de una aplicación gratuita y segura en su teléfono inteligente u otro dispositivo móvil. El uso de MPC agiliza el proceso de entrada del viajero a los Estados Unidos al reducir el tiempo de inspección del control de pasaportes y el tiempo de espera general. El uso de MPC es gratuito y no requiere aprobación previa.

También en SJU Biometric Exit está en operacion, utilizando un proceso de comparación facial biométrica en un momento y lugar donde los viajeros ya están obligados por ley a verificar su identidad presentando un documento de viaje. Cuando los viajeros parten de SJU en vuelos internacionales, se detendrán para tomarse una foto en la puerta de embarque. El proceso de salida biométrica de CBP comparará la nueva foto del viajero con una pequeña galería de imágenes de alta calidad que el viajero ya ha proporcionado al gobierno de los EE. UU., como fotos de pasaporte y visa.

Los viajeros que deseen optar por no participar en el nuevo proceso biométrico pueden notificar a un oficial de la aerolínea o a un oficial de CBP cuando se acerquen a la puerta de embarque. Estos viajeros deberán presentar un documento de viaje válido para que el agente de la puerta los inspeccione y se procesarán de acuerdo con los requisitos existentes para la salida de los Estados Unidos.

Visite https://www.cbp.gov/para ver comunicados de prensa adicionales y otra información relacionada con Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza.

Síganos en Twitter @CBPCaribbean o @DFOSanJuan.

Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. es la agencia fronteriza unificada dentro del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional encargada de la gestión, el control y la protección integral de las fronteras de nuestra nación, combinando aduanas, inmigración, seguridad fronteriza y protección agrícola, en y entre los puertos de entrada oficiales.

Release Date

Wed, 05/24/2023

CBP Issues Tips as Caribbean Summer Travel Starts

jquinones — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:57:34 +0000

CBP Issues Tips as Caribbean Summer Travel Starts jquinones Wed, 05/24/2023 - 09:57

Agency reiterates prohibition on pork related products from the Dominican Republic due to African Swine Fever

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in the Caribbean issued a public recommendation today for travelers, as an increase in the number of international arrivals is expected to start this weekend as part of the summer travel season.

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer travel season and with it an anticipated increment in the number of international arrivals to airports in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

“We ask travelers to be aware and ready in order to avoid long lines and inconveniences at the airports,” shared Roberto Vaquero, Director of Field Operations for Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. “Understand that CBP officers can inspect you and your personal belongings, to enforce our laws as well as protect legitimate travelers.”

Travelers can know how to clear customs. Among the things travelers should be aware of are:

CBP reminds travelers that pork related products from the Dominican Republic are prohibited from entry due to the African Swine Fever (ASF).
Have all the required travel documents for the country you are visiting, as well as identification for re-entry to the United States. Passport books are required for all international travel by air. Other options such as the U.S. passport card, trusted traveler cards, border crossing card and permanent resident card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land or seaports.
For citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries traveling to the U.S., make sure that you have an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before boarding.
Upon reaching CBP processing declare everything you are bringing from abroad, even if you bought it in a duty-free shop. Know that things bought abroad for personal use or as gifts may be eligible for duty exemptions. If you are bringing them back for resale, they are not.
Know the difference between prohibited merchandise (which is forbidden by law to enter the U.S.) and restricted merchandise (items needing special permit to be allowed into the U.S.). For more information, please visit the Restricted/Prohibited section of the CBP website.
Monitor border wait times for various ports of entry. Travelers are encouraged to plan their trips during periods of lighter traffic or to use an alternate, less heavily traveled port of entry. For more information, travelers can find up to date wait time information on the CBP website.

Global Entry members can expedite their entry by proceeding to the kiosks upon arrival. The upgraded kiosks use facial biometric technology to confirm the traveler identify and making and admissibility decision without producing a receipt. This provides a faster, secure, streamlined and touchless experience for Global Entry members traveling internationally while protecting the privacy of all travelers. Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks are now available at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).

Travelers who do not have Global Entry may use the Mobile Passport Control (MPC). This app allows eligible travelers to submit their passport and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device. The use of MPC streamlines the traveler’s entry process into the United States by reducing passport control inspection time and overall wait time. Use of MPC is free and does not require pre-approval.

Also at SJU Biometric Exit is operational which uses biometric facial comparison process at a time and place where travelers are already required by law to verify their identity by presenting a travel document. When travelers depart from SJU on international flights, they will pause for a photo at the departure gate. CBP’s Biometric Exit process will compare the new photo of the traveler to a small gallery of high-quality images that the traveler has already provided to the U.S. Government, such as passport and visa photos.

Travelers who wish to opt out of the new biometric process may notify an airline official or a CBP officer as they approach the departure gate. These travelers will be required to present a valid travel document for inspection by the gate agent and they will be processed consistent with existing requirements for departure from the United States.

Please visit www.cbp.gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection.

Release Date

Wed, 05/24/2023

CBP reminds boaters of small vessels their reporting requirements

sbansbach — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:29:31 +0000

CBP reminds boaters of small vessels their reporting requirements sbansbach Thu, 05/18/2023 - 12:29

DETROIT – Boating season is upon us, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations reminds travelers of small vessels the reporting requirements in the Great Lakes region.

Operators of small pleasure vessels arriving from a foreign port or place, to include any vessel which has visited a hovering vessel or received merchandise outside the territorial sea, are required to report their arrival to CBP immediately upon landing in the U.S.

As part of CBP’s comprehensive effort to improve the security of our nation's borders while enhancing legitimate travel, the agency encourages the use of CBP ROAM™ for reporting offsite arrival. CBP ROAM™ is a free mobile application, available in both the Apple App store and Google Play, that allows pleasure boaters to report their U.S. entry to CBP via their personal smart device or a tablet.

CBP ROAM™ qualifies as an Alternative Inspection System that satisfies the boat operator's legal requirement to report for face-to-face inspection in accordance with 8 CFR 235.1, with some exceptions:

• Travelers who require an I-94,

• Travelers who must pay duties on imported goods,

• Other circumstances as applicable.

Reporting may also be made to CBP office nearest to your point of entry. Additional information about pleasure boat reporting requirements can be found here.

Release Date

Thu, 05/18/2023

Expedited Consequences for Illegal Crossings Along the Northern Border

rbrissette — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:37:25 +0000

Expedited Consequences for Illegal Crossings Along the Northern Border rbrissette Mon, 04/24/2023 - 15:37

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Since March 13, 2023, U.S. Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector, in conjunction with federal partners, has increased its expedited repatriation process for individuals illegally crossing the northern border into the United States.

This repatriation process includes additional personnel support, transportation logistics, optimized processes across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice, and coordination between the State Department and foreign countries.

Through this process and cooperation with El Paso and Rio Grande Valley sectors, Swanton Sector has promptly repatriated 204 individuals - who were apprehended while attempting to illegally enter the United States from Canada - to their home country.

“Border security and national security are inseparably intertwined and directly support public safety,” said Swanton Sector Chief Patrol Agent Robert N. Garcia. “These removals represent an undertaking aimed toward ensuring the delivery of consequences to uphold the laws of the United States and protect every U.S. citizen. Whether you live in a border town or anywhere else in our great country, we all share in both the real and potential adverse impacts of illicit cross-border activity if left unchecked.”

Individuals considering illegal entry along the northern border are reminded to not put their lives at risk on the dangerous journey to ultimately be sent back to their home countries.

U.S. Border Patrol and DHS will continue to impose consequences by optimizing repatriation efforts on those who unlawfully cross the border and enter the United States.

Release Date

Mon, 04/24/2023