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.
Convicted Felon Arrested for Smuggling Machine Gun Conversion Devices Into US; Possession of Firearms, Ammunition, Silencer
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested for smuggling machine gun conversion devices into the United States, possession of firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, and possession of unregistered machine guns and a silencer.
IPR Center Cautions Fans in Boston and Dallas to Beware of Fake Merchandise and Tickets During 2024 NBA Finals
WASHINGTON — The National IPR Center joins the NBA in cautioning fans to be on the lookout for counterfeiters attempting to sell unauthorized knockoff products and tickets.
Florida Man Sentenced for Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
TAMPA, Fla. — An HSI Tampa investigation has led to the sentencing of a Florida man to seven years and three months in federal prison for receiving, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Sex Trafficker Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Forcing Minors to Engage in Commercial Sex
HOUSTON — A sex trafficker was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison June 5 for conspiring to traffic minors for commercial sex following a Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance investigation.
Texas Residents Arrested for Conspiring to Defraud Pandemic-Related Benefit Programs
HOUSTON — Two Houston-area residents were arrested June 5 for conspiring to defraud pandemic-related benefit programs following an investigation by HSI and federal partners.
Indian National Admits Defrauding Telephone Providers, Insurance Companies of Millions Following Joint Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — An Indian national admitted his role in a conspiracy to defraud various telephone providers and insurance companies of millions of dollars by using stolen or fake identities to submit fraudulent claims for replacement devices.
Forty-Seven Defendants Charged in HSI-led Drug Trafficking Investigation Linked to Sinaloa Cartel
EL CENTRO – Fourteen indictments were unsealed in federal court today charging 47 alleged members of an Imperial Valley-based, Sinaloa Cartel-linked fentanyl-and-methamphetamine distribution network with drug trafficking, firearms and money laundering offenses.
Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Videos of Young Children Being Sexually Abused
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Clay County man has been sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse materials using the internet following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material After HSI Los Angeles Investigation
LOS ANGELES — A Southern California man pleaded guilty June 3 to federal criminal charges for knowingly distributing, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material from his home.
Newly Appointed Leader of HSI Charlotte Reports to Duty to Safeguard and Uphold Public Safety
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cardell T. Morant reported to duty as the new special agent in charge of HSI Charlotte.