Officers from various enforcement services including aviation security, customs, immigration, narcotics and Ghana’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau were deployed to Accra Airport where they carried out almost 33,000 checks against INTERPOL’s databases. Keep Reading
The future officers do not necessarily need prior law enforcement experience as they will undergo 12 months of training organized by Frontex. Keep Reading
CBP has worked closely with major cruise lines to implement facial biometric comparison technology in the arrival process at select seaports to further secure and enhance the inspection process for passengers returning to the United States at the end of their cruise. Keep Reading
This targeted deployment of body-worn cameras is a first step toward broader implementation and will allow CBP to more effectively roll out the program to additional personnel. CBP expects to deploy approximately 6,000 cameras by the end of 2021. Keep Reading
Weaknesses in Customs and Border Protection policies, procedures, and oversight -- along with training gaps -- have left agents and officers challenged in spotting detainees who could be having medical emergencies and ensuring they receive needed care, according to an oversight report. Keep Reading
Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station agents observed a large group of migrants, composed of mostly families, walking north from the Rio Grande in La Grulla, Texas. Keep Reading
On Aug. 2, an AMO Maritime Patrol Aircraft crew detected a vessel navigating north 14 miles south of Vieques, Puerto Rico. The crew contacted an AMO Fajardo based marine unit and maintained surveillance of the vessel. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has enhanced the Global Entry process with facial biometrics at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) to further secure and enhance travel while supporting the travel recovery efforts. Keep Reading
Cubans only need their passports to visit Russia for tourism but cannot enter the EU legally without a visa. Keep Reading
In total, 26 illegal transports of migrants were intercepted and 490 migrants were detected in an attempt to illegally cross the Romanian border. The criminal group was involved in other criminal activities such as drug trafficking, document fraud and property crime. Keep Reading
As global restrictions on the movement of people and goods are further relaxed, the alert warns that staff who have a detailed knowledge of controls and processes around the border could be targeted. Keep Reading
When examining the lower rudder compartment area in the bottom of the vessel, CBP officers observed what appeared to be human feet tucked within an enclosed space. Keep Reading
U.S. border control and immigration officers have been trained in the latest security document examination techniques to help enhance border security checks. Keep Reading
Deputy Chief Fortunato has also held a variety of leadership positions within key assignments of the U. S. Border Patrol to include both the Northern and Southern Borders. Additionally, he served in several assignments at the U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters. Keep Reading
The Tijuana ARB, as well as local and American law enforcement officials, concluded this unfortunate incident was a case of Mr. Flores being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Keep Reading
DHS continues to review other paused border barrier projects presenting life, safety, environmental, or other remediation needs and will continue to conduct environmental planning. Keep Reading
Certain family units who are not able to be expelled under Title 42 will now be placed in expedited removal proceedings. Keep Reading
Colombia dismantled two different criminal organizations, making 22 arrests. While one group was dedicated to smuggling migrants to the U.S., the other group focused on bringing Cuban and Haitian migrants from Ecuador into Colombia. Keep Reading
Two Europol specialists were deployed to Spain and Serbia equipped with a mobile office and a Universal Forensic Extraction Device. Information gathered during the operation was analyzed and exchanged in real-time and immediately cross-matched against Europol's databases. Keep Reading
While the smugglers were racing with police at dangerous speeds of up to 250 km per hour, migrants were also concealed in the trunks of the vehicles. Keep Reading