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We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
Located in Washington, D.C., HSI Headquarters (HQ) sets the strategic direction for HSI and plays a critical support role for HSI’s global operations.
HSI’s workforce consists of more than 10,000 employees, including special agents, criminal analysts, mission support personnel and contract staff assigned to offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Across the country and around the world, HSI special agents launch and pursue investigations into transnational crime and violations of the customs and immigration laws of the United States.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is a premier federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We shield our nation from global threats to ensure Americans are safe and secure.
SAN DIEGO — A Guatemalan national and leader of a drug trafficking organization was sentenced in federal court Feb. 9 to 260 months in prison.
LAREDO, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced for holding multiple men against their will and demanding ransom following a HSI, U.S. Border Patrol and Webb County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office investigation.
HOUSTON — Six more people were sentenced Feb. 12 for their roles in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $20 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans that were guaranteed by the SBA under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Charleston and the West Virginia State Police resulted in a Missouri man receiving a 10-year prison sentence for a child sexual abuse material crime.
PHOENIX — A Phoenix area man was sentenced Jan. 28 to 24 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling. HSI investigated the case.