Press Releases
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
New Federal Charges Filed in Carjacking, Murder Case; One Individual Pleads Guilty
ORLANDO, Fla. — HSI Orlando joined partner law enforcement agencies in Central Florida to announce the return of a new 16-count federal indictment charging seven individuals with multiple offenses.
HSI Arizona Federal Crime Cases Dominate Federal Courts Under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program for the Last 4 Years
PHOENIX and TUCSON, Ariz. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced the results of the last four years of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program.
4 Indicted in Bank Fraud, Money Laundering Conspiracy With $128+ Million in Criminal Proceeds
TAMPA, Fla. — Four men have been indicted in the Middle District of Florida for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering of more than $128 million following a joint investigation with HSI Tampa.
Tractor-Trailer Driver in Deadly 2022 Smuggling Event Pleads Guilty
SAN ANTONIO — The driver of the tractor-trailer used to smuggle undocumented individuals resulting in the deaths of 47 adults and six children in 2022 pleaded guilty to multiple counts arising from the fatal incident.
HSI Buffalo Investigation Leads to New York Man Receiving 5-Year Sentence for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An investigation led by HSI Buffalo landed a five-year sentence for a New York man who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Jacksonville Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Other Narcotics
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine following a joint investigation.
Lead Defendants in Prolific Human Smuggling and Money Laundering Network Sentenced Following HSI Laredo, Multiagency Investigation
LAREDO, Texas — A Texas woman and her fiancé have been sentenced for their roles as leaders of a human smuggling organization.
Founder of Romanian Chapter of Hell’s Angels Sentenced for Racketeering, Drug Trafficking Scheme
BEAUMONT, Texas — A foreign national who founded the Romanian chapter of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang was sentenced Jan. 15 to 25 years in federal prison.
HSI San Juan Hosts Human Trafficking Outreach at the San Sebastian Street Festival
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — HSI San Juan continues the efforts of the DHS Blue Campaign to educate the public on human trafficking indicators and alerts throughout National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
South Texas Dealer Facing Prison Time for Selling Fentanyl to a Teenager Resulting in Death
LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas man was sentenced for providing fentanyl to a 15-year-old, announced following an investigation conducted by HSI in coordination with federal and state law enforcement partners.