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DHS Workforce on the Frontlines of Biden-Harris Administration’s New Executive Actions to Address Surge in De Minimis Shipments and Protect American Consumers, Workers, and Businesses

DHS’s workforce, particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is on the front lines of the Biden-Harris Administration’s new executive actions, announced today to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers by tackling the exponential growth of small packages claiming the de minimis exemption.

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California Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years Following HSI San Diego FAST Investigation

SAN DIEGO — Sean O’Connor of Oceanside was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering and firearms and drug trafficking offenses, including distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and alprazolam.

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Founder/CEO and Clinical President of Digital Health Company Arrested for $100M Adderall Distribution, Health Care Fraud Scheme

NEW YORK — The founder and CEO of a California-based digital health company and its clinical president were arrested in connection with their alleged participation in a health care fraud scheme.

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Feature Article: Knowledge Is Power in the Fight Against Synthetic Opioids

S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center highlights countermeasures to intentional opioid harm.

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’ Meeting with People’s Republic of China Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas held a virtual meeting with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong.

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DHS Doubles Down CBP Efforts to Continue to Combat Fentanyl and Synthetic Drugs

The Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government approach includes a new intelligence-driven CBP counter-fentanyl operation in Southern California.

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Operation Blue Lotus Stops Over 4,000 Pounds of Fentanyl in First Month

DHS issued an update on Operation Blue Lotus as part of the Biden Administration’s significant and historic actions to disrupt the trafficking of synthetic drugs, representing a major contribution to a government-wide effort to save lives and pursue justice and accountability.

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News Release: DHS S&T Releases New Master Question List for Synthetic Opioids

DHS S&T has released a new Master Question List (MQL) for Synthetic Opioids.

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Asking the Right Questions About Synthetic Opioids

S&T's Master Question List for Synthetic Opioids consolidates information and knowledge gaps to better focus investments on the most useful R&D.

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Feature Article: New Fentanyl Detection Standards Protect First Responders

The newly published standards will be put into effect almost immediately through a S&T-led research and development effort with PNNL.