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HSI Tucson Case Ends With Nigerian National Sentenced for Defrauding Elderly U.S. Victims

TUCSON, Ariz. — A Nigerian national was sentenced July 22 to 85 months in prison for his role in a fraud scheme.  HSI, the Consumer Protection Branch and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service investigated the case.

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Members of Human Smuggling Organization Charged for Illegally Bringing Migrants Into US

SAN DIEGO — Nineteen alleged members of a human smuggling organization have been criminally charged for coordinating the smuggling of dozens of unauthorized migrants into the U.S. from Mexico

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Recidivist Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Transfer Obscene Materials to a Minor

OCALA, Florida – An Orlando HSI investigation into a recidivist and registered sex offender led to him pleading guilty to attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor and committing a felony offense involving a minor.

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National Manhunt Ends With Arresting Most Wanted Fugitive

SAN DIEGO — A California man was arrested for selling counterfeit pills to a minor who died of an overdose. The arrest was made by HSI and the U.S. Marshals Service.

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Chinese National Who Imported Enough Chemicals to Make Fatal Doses of Fentanyl Indicted Following HSI Laredo, Federal Partner Investigation

LAREDO, Texas — A Chinese national was indicted for his part in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in South Texas following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the DEA.

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White House Honors HSI New England in US Interdiction Coordinator Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON — On July 19, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Dr. Rahul Gupta recognized law enforcement officials and agencies at the annual United States Interdiction Coordinator Awards for their exemplary work to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and dismantle the criminal networks fueling the nation’s overdose epidemic.

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Boston Man Arrested on Firearm Smuggling Charges After HSI Investigation

BOSTON — HSI special agents arrested a Boston man July 19 charged in connection with illegal firearm smuggling between the United States and the Dominican Republic uncovered by HSI Boston’s Border Enforcement Security Task Force.

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Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Charged With Drug Offenses and Pandemic Loan Fraud

BOSTON — FBI, HSI and DEA special agents arrested a Massachusetts man July 18 in connection with an ongoing investigation of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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HSI Repatriates Cultural Artifacts to Guatemala

WASHINGTON — HSI Executive Associate Director Katrina W. Berger joined dignitaries and officials July 22 at a repatriation ceremony held at the Guatemalan Embassy to return significant cultural artifacts to the people of Guatemala.

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HSI Harrisonburg Investigation Leads to Virginia Man Pleading Guilty to Child Exploitation, Child Pornography Charges

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — An HSI investigation led to a former Virginia prison officer pleading guilty to a series of federal charges related to child exploitation and child pornography.