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.
Seized Weapons From HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation Transferred to Ukrainian Forces
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government transferred a shipment of weapons seized from Iran, intended to arm terrorist forces in Yemen, into the hands of the Ukrainian government April 4 to help equip Ukrainian armed forces in their fight against Russian invaders.
Florida Man Indicted for Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material
OCALA, Florida — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to an indictment charging a Florida man with two counts of receipt of child sexual abuse material.
North Port Registered Sex Offender Indicted for Attempting To Transfer Obscene Materials to a Minor
OCALA, Florida — A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Orlando investigation has led to the return of a two-count indictment charging a Florida man with attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor and committing a felony offense involving a minor as a registered sex offender.
Mexican National Sentenced for Attempting To Flee US Port of Entry, Drug Trafficking
DEL RIO, Texas — A Mexican national was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office with help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Sexually Explicit Images of Children
BALTIMORE — An investigation conducted by HSI Baltimore, the Maryland State Police, the Howard County Police Department and the Baltimore Police Department resulted in a Maryland man pleading guilty to child sex crimes.
HSI Eagle Pass Investigation Results in 12-Year Sentence for Texas Man Who Distributed Child Sexual Abuse Material
DEL RIO, Texas — A Southwest Texas man was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for the distribution of child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by HSI Eagle Pass with assistance from the Dimmitt County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Human Smuggling Attempt That Resulted in Deaths
SAN ANTONIO — A central Texas man was sentenced to one count of conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in death and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.
HSI Observes 30th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide, Commemorates Victims
WASHINGTON — The HSI Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC) today reflects on the Rwandan genocide which took place 30 years ago in April 1994.
HSI Laredo Investigation Results in the Conviction of a Bus Passenger for Smuggling Over $1.2M of Pure Meth
LAREDO, Texas – A Mexican citizen pleaded guilty for attempting to smuggle 140 pounds of pure meth following an investigation conducted by HSI with the assistance of CBP.
Sentencing of a Convicted Sex Offender for Uploading Child Pornography to Google Accounts
MCALLEN, Texas – A South Texas man was sentenced for uploading child pornography following an investigation by HSI Rio Grande Valley Child Exploitation Task Force.