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.
Convicted Felon Involved in 2 Shootings, Firearm Possession and Intent to Distribute Heroin Sentenced
NEWARK, N.J. — An Essex County man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in two shootings and firearm and drug charges following an investigation by HSI and local and federal partners.
HSI Repatriates 11 Cultural Artifacts to Peru
WASHINGTON – HSI repatriated 11 artifacts to the government of Peru during a ceremony held at the Embassy of Peru in Washington D.C. May 30.
Southeast Texas Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fondling Minor, Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
HOUSTON — A Houston-area man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child and possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by HSI Houston.
HSI Houston Participates in Outreach to Educate Stakeholders From Adult Nightclub Industry on Human Trafficking
HOUSTON — HSI Houston participated in an outreach event to educate club owners and other stakeholders from the Houston-area adult nightclub industry on how to identify and report suspected human trafficking.
Florida Man, 5-Time Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearm Offense
ORLANDO, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the guilty plea of a five-time convicted felon for illegal possession of a firearm.
Tennessee Couple Sentenced for Conspiring to Unlawfully Produce Driver's Licenses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A joint investigation has led to the sentencing of a husband and wife for conspiring to produce false Tennessee driver’s licenses and identification cards for individuals who were not lawfully qualified to receive one.
Brothers Plead Guilty to Human Smuggling, Hostage-Taking Following HSI El Paso Investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two brothers who operated a human smuggling stash house in Sunland Park, where migrants were held hostage, pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Mexican National Indicted for Illegally Importing Suicide Drug Into US From Mexico
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury indicted a Mexican resident on drug charges for allegedly illegally importing the drug pentobarbital into the United States from Mexico for use in committing suicide.
HSI Arrests Massachusetts Man Charged for Allegedly Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
BOSTON — An Adams man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Massachusetts, and arrested by HSI New England special agents for sexually exploiting a child to produce child sexual abuse material.
HSI Investigation Leads to Indictment of Brazilian Man for Visa Fraud and Perjury
BOSTON — A Brazilian man residing in Malden was indicted May 29 after an investigation by HSI New England found he was using and possessing a fraudulently obtained visa to enter the United States and lied on his immigration applications.