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.
Jacksonville Woman Sentenced for Supervising Armed Drug Trafficking Operation, Laundering $1.7+ Million
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 kilograms of marijuana and conspiracy to commit money laundering following an investigation by HSI Jacksonville and law enforcement partners.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Gift Card Fraud Scheme
OCALA, Fla. — A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to the possession of more than 6,100 unauthorized gift cards in a scheme to defraud consumers and major retailers out of $1.9 million following a joint investigation with HSI Orlando and the Ocala Police Department.
HSI New England Recognizes Partnerships in Organized Retail Crime Investigations
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — HSI New England recognized critical partnerships to combat organized retail crime with law enforcement and private industry partners during an awards ceremony on Dec. 13.
Former Leader of the Gulf Cartel Removed After Being Released From Prison
HARLINGEN, Texas — The former head of the notorious Gulf Cartel was turned over Dec. 16 to Mexican law enforcement officials by U.S. ICE ERO officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
SAN ANTONIO — HSI is warning the public about phone scams and offering tips to protect personal information during the holiday season.
Fort Pierce Men Sentenced to Combined 16+ Years for Drug Trafficking
MIAMI — Two Fort Pierce men were sentenced for convictions on gun and drug charges following an HSI Miami investigation along with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Sixth Human Smuggler Convicted for Role in Horrifyingly Brutal Smuggling Scheme
HOUSTON – A sixth and final human smuggler was convicted for his role in a brutal human smuggling scheme that resulted in the murder of two migrants who were unable to pay their smuggling fees.
Florida Man, Mall Santa Claus Sentenced for Collecting Child Sexual Abuse Materials of ‘Little Girls’
ORLANDO, Fla. – An 80-year-old Florida man and mall Santa Claus has been sentenced to federal prison for receipt and possession of hundreds of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
HSI Tampa Investigation Leads to Forfeiture of $12 Million
WASHINGTON – A joint investigation by HSI Tampa and FBI Minneapolis led to a federal court ordering the forfeiture of nearly $12 million in funds from a petroleum sales company who created several shell companies to facilitate the continued illicit sale of Iranian petroleum products using the U.S. financial system in violation of U.S. sanctions.
HSI Buffalo Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea from New York Man
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A New York man pleaded guilty to three charges in connection with online child sexual exploitation and abuse following an investigation led by HSI Buffalo.