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.
Fatal Incident Highlights Dangers of Human Smuggling
FERNDALE, Wash. — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident involving the death of a noncitizen near the U.S.-Canada border suspected to be linked to human smuggling.
Tennessee, California Men Plead Guilty to Narcotics Distribution Conspiracy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A joint investigation led to 11 guilty pleas for members of a drug trafficking conspiracy who are charged with distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substances.
Florida Man Sentenced for International Gun Smuggling
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison for concealing firearms, parts, and ammunition in fake shipping manifests to smuggle internationally.
HSI Phoenix, Pinal County Sheriff's Office Arrest Alleged Child Predator
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — A San Tan Valley man was arrested June 12 on charges related to downloading child sexual abuse material.
HSI and Government of Mexico Coordinate to Rescue 13 Migrants, Make 6 Arrests
EL PASO, Texas — HSI, in coordination with Mexican authorities, developed information that led to the rescue of 13 migrants forcibly held against their will in a stash house by members of a transnational criminal organization.
2 Men Indicted for Producing Fake IDs Following HSI Phoenix Case
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Jonathan De La Riva-Lorenzo, 46, and Fernando Minkes-Rodriguez, 48, both undocumented noncitizens residing in Phoenix, were indicted June 11 by a federal grand jury in Phoenix.
Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Fentanyl, Methamphetamine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced for the distribution of narcotics, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, following an HSI Jacksonville investigation.
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
NEWARK, N.J. — An HSI Newark investigation led to a New Jersey man admitting possession of multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse.
HSI Douglas Seeks Help Identifying Victims of Arizona Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — Special agents with HSI and officers with the Pima Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify potential victims of a Pima man arrested June 10 for charges related to child exploitation and related offenses.
Texas Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Wire Fraud Following HSI Eagle Pass, Federal Partner Investigation
DEL RIO, Texas — A South Texas woman was sentenced to 14 years in prison for one count of wire fraud in order to smuggle migrants into the United States.