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politics1 year ago

Trump Announces New Leadership for Immigration and Border Agencies

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rodney Scott, former chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an agency responsible for managing U.S. ports of entry and immigration enforcement. Scott, who served under both Trump and Biden, implemented key policies like the Migrant Protection Protocols. Trump also appointed Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), emphasizing his leadership and experience. Both Scott and Vitello will collaborate with other key figures in Trump's administration to enhance immigration enforcement.

via NPR|
#customs-and-border-protection#ice#immigration
crime1 year ago

Thousands of Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Confiscated in LA

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson electric guitars at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, which would have been worth $18 million if authentic. The guitars, shipped from Asia, were confirmed as fake by Gibson, a leading manufacturer of premium electric guitars. The seizure highlights the ongoing issue of counterfeit goods, especially during the holiday shopping season, and the importance of consumer vigilance. The investigation, involving multiple agencies, is ongoing, with intellectual property violations carrying severe penalties.

via KMPH Fox 26|
#counterfeit#crime#customs-and-border-protection
crime1 year ago

Record Seizure: 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Worth $18M Confiscated

U.S. authorities have seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, valued at nearly $18.7 million, in a record bust. The fake guitars, shipped from Asia, were intercepted by Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security in Los Angeles. Gibson confirmed the guitars were counterfeit, as genuine Gibsons are made in the U.S. The bust highlights the risk of buying from unauthorized sources, especially during the holiday season. Gibson's CMO expressed the emotional impact on the company and its artisans.

via New York Post |
#counterfeit#crime#customs-and-border-protection
crime1 year ago

Authorities Seize $18M in Counterfeit Gibson Guitars in Record Bust

Authorities in Los Angeles seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars valued at $18 million, marking the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record. The operation involved U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The guitars were intended for online sale, where buyers might not verify their authenticity. Gibson representatives noted the fakes were not convincing to knowledgeable players. No suspects have been identified in the case.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
#counterfeit-guitars#crime#customs-and-border-protection
politics1 year ago

"Congress Urged to Fund Installation of Border Fentanyl Scanners to Combat Smuggling"

Sen. Jon Tester is urging Congress to allocate funds for the installation of fentanyl scanning equipment at the southern border, which currently remains unused due to lack of funding. Tester blames Republicans for blocking bipartisan border security legislation that would have provided the necessary funds. Customs and Border Protection states that the majority of seized fentanyl comes through legal ports of entry, and acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller emphasizes the need for funding to install the scanners, aiming to increase the scanning of personal vehicles from less than 5% to 40% by the end of 2025. Congressional Republicans have also raised concerns about the effectiveness of fentanyl scanners at the border, prompting a review by the Government Accountability Office.

via NBC News|
#border-security#congressional-funding#customs-and-border-protection
crime1 year ago

"BSO Sergeant Arrested for Drug Offenses at Miami International Airport"

Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant Bryan Vidal Lorenzo was arrested at Miami International Airport after Customs and Border Protection officials found suspected MDMA in his luggage. He was charged with possession and importation of a controlled substance into Florida, and has been placed on administrative leave without pay. Lorenzo posted a $5,000 bond and was ordered to attend drug counseling.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-sheriffs-office#bso#crime
immigration2 years ago

Migrant Surge Overwhelms Border Patrol and Congress as December Numbers Exceed 200K

Migrant encounters at the southern border have surpassed 200,000 in December, with over a week remaining in the month. This surge comes after a year of multiple records being broken for daily and monthly encounters, with over 2.4 million encounters in the fiscal year. Border Patrol agents are reportedly outmanned at a ratio of approximately 200:1 with migrants. The Biden administration is facing criticism for its policies and rollback of Trump-era border measures, while Republicans are calling for stricter asylum limits and increased border security. Negotiations for additional funding and immigration reform legislation are ongoing, but a deal is unlikely to be reached before January.

via Fox News|
#customs-and-border-protection#immigration#immigration-crisis
immigration2 years ago

US Customs and Border Protection Halts Railway Operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso to Address Migrant Influx

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily suspending international railway crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso to redirect personnel for processing an influx of migrants. CBP apprehended nearly 3,000 migrants in Eagle Pass and around 1,300 in El Paso over the weekend. The suspension of rail crossings is a response to smuggling organizations moving migrants through Mexico via freight trains. This comes as CBP has already suspended vehicle processing at Eagle Pass International Bridge 1 and operations at other ports of entry due to overwhelming numbers of migrants. The Biden administration is negotiating with Senate Republicans over immigration restrictions, while Texas Governor Abbott is expected to sign a controversial bill allowing the arrest of migrants crossing between ports of entry.

via Texas Public Radio|
#customs-and-border-protection#immigration#migrants
customs-and-border-protection2 years ago

Massive Seizure of "Vaginal Tightening Gel" Syringes at MSP Airport

Customs officers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seized a shipment of 2,536 pre-filled syringes of "vaginal tightening gel" from Hong Kong, with an estimated resale value of over $19,000. The gel, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, was headed to a Woodbury residence. CBP warns that using unregulated gels can be dangerous, as they may contain unapproved ingredients, and urges consumers to be cautious when purchasing such products.

via CBS Minnesota|
#cbp#customs-and-border-protection#msp-airport
immigration2 years ago

US Implements Border Restrictions to Combat Illegal Entries

The US has closed a border crossing in Texas to vehicles and limited traffic at another crossing in Arizona in response to increased levels of illegal entries. The closures and reductions in vehicle entries are aimed at shifting more resources to address the ongoing migration surge. The Border Patrol's Tucson sector, which includes the remote desert crossing in Lukeville, has become the busiest sector along the US-Mexico border. The staffing cuts to legal trade and travel are a response to the demands for processing individuals who cross the border illegally, often to seek asylum.

via Yahoo News|
#border-crossings#customs-and-border-protection#illegal-entries
immigration2 years ago

US Implements Border Restrictions and Virtual Processing Amidst Migrant Surges

The US has closed a border crossing in Texas to vehicles and limited traffic at another crossing in Arizona in response to increasing illegal entries. The closures and reductions in vehicle entries are aimed at shifting more resources to address the surge in migration along these routes. The Border Patrol's Tucson sector, which includes the remote desert crossing in Lukeville, has experienced a significant increase in migration in recent months. The move comes as the US continues to see heightened levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, driven by smugglers spreading disinformation and preying on vulnerable individuals.

via The Associated Press|
#border-security#customs-and-border-protection#illegal-crossings
human-rights2 years ago

Inhumane Treatment of Asylum Seekers at Unofficial Camps in San Diego

Thousands of migrants and people seeking asylum have been held in open-air detention sites (OADS) near the US-Mexico border in San Diego, where they are exposed to harsh conditions without adequate food, water, shelter, sanitation, and basic necessities. Nonprofit organizations and volunteers provide limited support, but Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fails to meet its own standards for the treatment of migrants in custody. The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) has made recommendations for CBP to process migrants in a humane manner, for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a comprehensive response, for Congress to increase investment in aid organizations, and for the Biden administration to rescind the asylum ban and expand asylum processing capacity.

via ReliefWeb|
#asylum-seekers#border-detention#customs-and-border-protection
law-enforcement2 years ago

US Government Unveils Strategy to Target Legal Goods Linked to Illegal Fentanyl Trade

The U.S. government has unveiled a new strategy to target legal goods associated with the illegal fentanyl trade in an effort to combat the ongoing overdose crisis. The plan involves collaboration between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the postal service, logistic companies, and other agencies to share information and disrupt the supply chain of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. Legal goods such as molds, presses, and chemicals used in fentanyl production will be targeted. The strategy will initially focus on the San Diego corridor and expand to other cities. The Biden administration has also recently announced indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies involved in importing precursor chemicals for synthetic opioids. Fentanyl, the deadliest drug in the U.S., is primarily sourced from Mexico and China, with China being the main supplier of precursor chemicals.

via ABC News|
#customs-and-border-protection#drug-trafficking#fentanyl
immigration2 years ago

"Biden's Border Strategy Crumbles as Migrant Numbers Reach Record Highs"

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that September saw the highest monthly encounters and fiscal year total on record at the southern border, with 269,735 migrant encounters and a total of 2.48 million migrants for FY 23. The numbers highlight the challenges faced by the Biden administration's border strategy, which aimed to reassert consequences for illegal entry while expanding lawful pathways for migrants. The administration has requested $14 billion in funding for its border strategy, including more staffing and resources. The surge in numbers has led to criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, with concerns about the strain on resources and the potential security risks.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#border-crisis#border-strategy
odd-news2 years ago

Customs Seize Woman's Giraffe Feces Necklace at Minnesota Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a box of giraffe feces from a woman returning from Kenya who intended to make a necklace with the dung, similar to her previous creations with moose feces. The agency destroyed the smuggled feces, sparking questions about the government's suppression of alternative art. The woman's vision for the necklace included a brown-and-white shell, possibly from a giant African land snail. The process of turning feces into jewelry involves dehydration and a "dip station with secret ingredients." However, hope remains as a moose has been spotted in Iowa, potentially providing the artist with a new source of material.

via Defector|
#alternative-art#artist#customs-and-border-protection