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 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.
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.