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.
Florida Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Create, Distribute Animal Crush Videos
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An HSI Jacksonville investigation has led to the sentencing of a Florida woman for conspiracy to create and distribute animal crush videos.
Virginia Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Sex Trafficking, Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
NORFOLK, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Norfolk and the Virginia Beach Police Department resulted in a Portsmouth man being sentenced to 32 years in federal prison.
California Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years Following HSI San Diego FAST Investigation
SAN DIEGO — Sean O’Connor of Oceanside was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering and firearms and drug trafficking offenses, including distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and alprazolam.
Man Indicted on Fentanyl and Firearm Charges Following HSI Sells, Multiagency Case
SELLS, Ariz. — Edwin Alexey Gamboa, 20, of Phoenix, was indicted for illegal receipt of a firearm by a person under indictment; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
HSI Partners With Scouting America to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse
WASHINGTON — The HSI-led DHS Cyber Crimes Center partnered with Scouting America’s Middle America Tennessee Council recently to provide the first of many presentations of its Project iGuardian program to scouts.
Fugitive, High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Arrested on Terrorism Charges Following Joint Investigation
NEW YORK — An HSI New York investigation, in coordination with HSI International Operations, the National Gang Unit, and additional law enforcement partners resulted in the arrest of Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios.
2 Indicted for Selling Illegal Elephant Ivory Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — A joint HSI New York investigation has resulted in the indictments of Yincheng Wu, Grace Hu and Merces Gallery LLC for illegally selling thousands of dollars’ worth of illegal elephant ivory through online auctions.
Contractor, Trade School Among 6 Businesses Joining HSI IMAGE Program to Ensure Compliant Hiring Practices
EL PASO, Texas — Six area businesses joined HSI’s IMAGE, or Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers program and another renewed its agreement June 17.
Former High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor
SAN DIEGO — A former high school science teacher at University City High School pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor in federal court June 13, admitting that when he was still a teacher, he sought commercial sex with a 16-year-old girl.
Dark Web Marketplace Owners Charged With Facilitating $430M in Illegal Goods Sales
CHICAGO — An HSI New York investigation, in coordination with law enforcement partners, has resulted in charges against two men for allegedly operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace.