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.
HSI Philadelphia Investigation Lands Pennsylvania Man 70 Years in Prison for Torture, Weapons Convictions
HARRISBURG, Pa. — An investigation conducted by HSI Philadelphia, FBI Philadelphia and partner law enforcement agencies resulted in a Pennsylvania man being sentenced to 70 years in prison for torturing an Estonian citizen in the Kurdistan region of Iraq in 2015 and for the illegal export of weapons parts and related services.
HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation Leads to Indictment for North Korean Official
WASHINGTON — An investigation conducted by HSI Washington, D.C. led to charges against a former North Korean official for his part in a plot to violate U.S. economic sanctions.
Homeland Security Investigations Lights Up Louisiana for New Outreach Campaign, National Child Abuse Prevention Month
NEW ORLEANS — In recognition of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new national Know2Protect™ outreach campaign and National Child Abuse Prevention Month, HSI New Orleans is working with public and private sector organizations to encourage safe online practices for children.
HSI San Juan’s iGuardians Summit Arrives in Fajardo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — During Child Abuse Prevention Month, HSI San Juan held the long-awaited iGuardians Summit in Fajardo, the most important event on internet safety and child exploitation in Puerto Rico.
Traveler Caught With Child Sexual Abuse Material Sentenced to 8 Years
McALLEN, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced to eight years for transporting child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by the HSI Rio Grande Valley’s Child Exploitation Task Force with help from CBP.
Puerto Rico Police Officer Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An officer from the Puerto Rico Police Bureau was arrested on criminal charges related to child exploitation April 15.
Georgia Man Faces 30 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud, Passport Fraud, ID Theft
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation led to a 15-count superseding indictment charging a Georgia man with bank fraud, passport fraud and aggravated identity theft.
HSI Baltimore Investigation Lands Maryland MS-13 Member 24 Years in Federal Prison
BALTIMORE — An investigation conducted by HSI Baltimore, FBI Baltimore and the Montgomery County Police Department resulted in a 24-year federal prison sentence for a Maryland MS-13 gang member for his role in a racketeering conspiracy.
Jury Convicts Florida Man for Fentanyl Related Charges, Causing a Near-Fatal Overdose
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal jury found a Florida man guilty of two counts of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and crack cocaine; one count of distributing fentanyl; and one count of distributing a mixture of fentanyl and heroin that resulted in serious bodily injury following a joint agency investigation.
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Using Snapchat To Produce CSAM
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was sentenced to more 27 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the Texas Office of the Attorney General.