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.
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.
Former Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to 18 Years for Drug Smuggling and Bribery
SELLS, Ariz. — A Phoenix man and former border patrol agent was sentenced April 5 to 18 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for charges related to bribery of a public official and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. This case was initiated by HSI and investigated by multiple federal law enforcement agencies.
Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to 14 Charges of Child Sexual Abuse Material
BANGOR, Maine — On April 29, a West Gardiner man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to 14 charges relating to the production, transportation and distribution of child sexual abuse material, as well as failing to register as a sex offender following an investigation by HSI New England and Maine State Police.
Texas Woman Who Attempted to Smuggle Ammunition Into Mexico Sentenced
McALLEN, Texas — A Texas woman was sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of rounds of ammunition into Mexico in a spare tire. The sentencing follows an investigation conducted by HSI with help from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HSI New York Investigations Lead to Repatriation of 30 Artifacts to Cambodia, Indonesia
NEW YORK — HSI New York investigations, in coordination with the New York County District Attorney’s Office, have resulted in the repatriation of 30 artifacts to the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Indonesia.
Virginia Gang Member Sentenced to 22 Years for Murder Plot Following HSI Norfolk Investigation
NORFOLK, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Norfolk, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Washington field division, the Franklin Police Department, and the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office resulted in a 22-year, nine-month prison sentence for a Virginia gang member for his involvement in a plot to murder a gang rival.
4 Firearms Traffickers Sentenced Following HSI New York Investigation
ATLANTA — An investigation conducted by HSI New York, in coordination with law enforcement partners, has helped dismantle a firearms trafficking ring and resulted in prison sentences for four people who conspired to buy guns in the metro Atlanta area that were later smuggled to the Dominican Republic.