Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Former Leader of the Gulf Cartel Removed After Being Released From Prison

HARLINGEN, Texas — The former head of the notorious Gulf Cartel was turned over Dec. 16 to Mexican law enforcement officials by U.S. ICE ERO officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

United States Customs and Border Protection – AI Use Cases

This is an overview of each AI use case within CBP, as part of the Simplified DHS AI Use Case Inventory. 

Language Access Plan: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

HSI Investigation Leads to Charges for 5 Guatemalan Human Smugglers for 2021 Mass Casualty Event in Chiapas, Mexico

WASHINGTON — An investigation conducted by HSI special agents in Washington, D.C., Houston, Mexico City, and Guatemala resulted in the arrests of five alleged human smugglers Dec. 9, in both El Boquerón, Guatemala and Houston, Texas.

Miami Importer Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Evade U.S. Tariffs on Chinese-Made Truck Tires

MIAMI — HSI Miami, with assistance from law enforcement partners, investigated a case where a resident of Miami pled guilty for his participation in a conspiracy to smuggle merchandise into the United States by means of false and fraudulent invoices.

HSI Casa Grande, Multiagency Investigation Sends Long-Time Human Smuggler to 33 Months in Prison

PHOENIX, Ariz. — A local area man was sentenced Nov. 14 to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling.

Memphis Man Sentenced for Possession of Fentanyl, Multiple Firearms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for possession of more than 200 grams of fentanyl and numerous firearms discovered during a search of his residence following an investigation by HSI Memphis.

HSI Los Angeles, CBP Seize More Than $18 Million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record

LOS ANGELES — HSI and law enforcement partners in Los Angeles announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price, had they been genuine, of $18,742,820.

Russian Woman Pleads Guilty to Attacking CBP Officer Following HSI Buffalo Investigation

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An investigation by HSI Buffalo and Customs and Border Protection resulted in the guilty plea of Olesia Sumina for resisting a federal immigration officer. Sumina, age 43 and of Russia, was sentenced to time served.

HSI Arrests California Man for Money Laundering Conspiracy

BOSTON — HSI special agents arrested a California man who has been charged in federal court in Boston in connection with a money laundering conspiracy.