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 Baltimore Investigation Leads to Maryland Woman's Indictment on Federal Child Sexual Exploitation, Sex Trafficking Charges
BALTIMORE — An investigation conducted by HSI Baltimore, the Maryland State Police, the Baltimore Police Department and the Howard County Police Department resulted in a Maryland woman being federally indicted for two charges stemming from her sexual exploitation of a child.
HSI, Partners Conduct US-Based International Victim Identification Surge
WASHINGTON — The HSI Cyber Crimes Center’s (C3) Child Exploitation Investigations Unit conducted Operation Renewed Hope II that resulted in the location and positive identification of 19 previously unknown child sexual abuse victims, which includes 8 victims rescued from active abuse.
Mexican National Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking Scheme Following HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Washington, D.C. resulted in a Mexican national being sentenced to three years and six months in prison for his role in an elaborate cocaine trafficking scheme.
HSI El Paso and USBP Arrest 25 Undocumented Noncitizens, 2 Alleged Smugglers; Seize Nearly $3,000
EL PASO, Texas — HSI arrested 25 undocumented noncitizens from five different countries and two alleged smugglers from Mexico March 4 in an area stash house.
Human Smuggling Ringleader Convicted of Smuggling, Money Laundering Following HSI Sells Investigation; 17 Co-Conspirators Already Convicted and Sentenced
SELLS, Ariz. — A Phoenix man was sentenced Feb. 28 to four years in prison followed by three years of supervised for leading a Phoenix-based human smuggling organization.
HSI Jacksonville Receives Milestone ‘Bexley Box’ to Serve Child Victims During Crisis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Born out of tragedy, the Bridegan Foundation has presented the 50th Bexley Box to HSI Jacksonville special agents and task force officers with the child exploitation group.
Florida Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Videos
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Southwest Florida Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking (INTERCEPT) Task Force investigation led to a Florida man being sentenced to 12 years and six months in federal prison for distributing videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child.
Honduran National Arrested for Allegedly Retaliating Against Federal Witness
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Honduran national was arrested March 1 in Antioch for allegedly conspiring to retaliate and allegedly retaliating against a federal witness following an investigation by HSI Nashville; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Nashville; and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 53 Months for Unemployment Insurance Fraud Conspiracy Resulting in More Than $1.6 Million in Losses Following HSI Baltimore Investigation
BALTIMORE — An investigation landed a Maryland man in federal prison for 53 months followed by three years of supervised release for his role in an unemployment insurance fraud conspiracy that cost his victims more than $1.6 million.
Florida Man Indicted for Smuggling 25 Migrants from the Bahamas Aboard Boat
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Space Coast investigation has led to the indictment of a Florida man charged with 25 counts of human smuggling.