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.
Human Smuggling Ringleader Sentenced Following HSI Rio Grande Valley Investigation
McALLEN, Texas — The leader of a human smuggling organization and five others were sentenced April 30 for conspiring to smuggle noncitizens following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Over 23 Years for Meth, Firearm Convictions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – An HSI Nashville investigation has led to the sentencing of a Tennessee man for conspiracy to distribute and possession of methamphetamine and firearm possession while in the act of trafficking narcotics.
2 Tennessee Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Ship Methamphetamine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An HSI Nashville investigation has led to two Murfreesboro men being sentenced to a combined 260 months in federal prison for an international conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
BOSTON — A Bourne man was sentenced April 30 in a federal court in Boston for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material and violating the terms of his supervised release.
California Man Admits to Meth Trafficking Following Federal Investigation
CAMDEN, N.J. — An HSI Newark investigation, in coordination with law enforcement partners, led to a California man admitting his role in a narcotics conspiracy.
Florida Man Charged With Carjacking Resulting in Death
ORLANDO, Fla. — A joint investigation between HSI Orlando and law enforcement partners has led to a Florida man being charged with carjacking resulting in death.
Orlando Man Faces Life in Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man faces life in prison for charges filed in a criminal complaint for possession with intent to distribute narcotics and firearms.
16 Charged in Connection With Transnational ‘Grandparent Scam’ From Dominican Republic
NEWARK, N.J — An HSI New York investigation, in coordination with law enforcement partners, has led to charges against 16 people accused of a sprawling "grandparent scam."
California Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Defraud Elderly Victims
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California man is scheduled to appear in court April 29 on federal charges stemming from his alleged attempt to obtain funds from two elderly victims who had already paid thousands in an online phishing scheme that locked up their home computer.
Human Smugglers Sentenced to Prison for Highway Death of Juvenile
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Two southern Arizona men were sentenced March 25 for their roles leading to the death of a 17-year-old undocumented noncitizen. HSI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s United States Border Patrol and the Arizona Department of Public Safety investigated the case.