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-Led Operation Dismantles Maryland Financial Fraud Scheme Network
BALTIMORE — An investigation spearheaded by HSI Baltimore’s Mid-Atlantic El Dorado Task Force in conjunction with the EPA’s OIG and IRS Criminal Investigation resulted in a statewide operation to break up an alleged Maryland-based financial fraud network.
HSI San Antonio, Federal Partner Investigation Results in Prison Sentence for Longtime Human Smuggling Organizer
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man was sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to transport undocumented noncitizens following an investigation conducted by HSI and Joint Task Force Alpha.
Member of Criminal Organization Pleads Guilty to Deadly Kidnapping in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who served as a soldier in a transnational criminal organization pleaded guilty to kidnapping resulting in death following an investigation by HSI.
HSI Baltimore Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea for 20-Year Fugitive for Conspiring To Export Defense Equipment to Iran
Defendant evaded prosecution for 20 years - until his 2023 arrest in Rome.
Francisco B. Burrola Selected as HSI Arizona Special Agent in Charge
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Francisco “Frank” B. Burrola was recently selected as the special agent in charge (SAC) of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Arizona.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Offense
ORLANDO, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation led to a guilty plea for possession with the intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine.
Tampa Woman Charged with Smuggling Over $100K Into US From Cuba
TAMPA, Fla. — An HSI Tampa investigation led to the arrest criminal complaint charging a Tampa woman with smuggling more than $100,000 in U.S. currency into the United States from Cuba.
Texas Man Convicted of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material Following Investigation By HSI Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Police
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Texas man has been convicted of distributing child pornography following an investigation by HSI Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Texas Woman Sentenced to 24 Years for Drug Trafficking Following HSI, Federal Partner Investigation
DEL RIO, Texas — A Fort Worth woman was sentenced in federal court to over 24 years in prison for her role in a conspiracy to import methamphetamine into the United States following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from HSI Dallas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Leader of Multistate Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to 30 Years Following HSI Norfolk Investigation
NORFOLK, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Norfolk, the FBI’s Norfolk field office, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Washington division, the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Beach Police Department landed a Virginia Beach man in federal prison for 30 years for leading a multiyear, multistate methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.