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.
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.
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.