Border agents unwittingly freed suspects near border with weapons from federal sting

Border agents unwittingly freed suspects near border with weapons from federal sting

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"… called “cop killers” because their ammunition can penetrate armor.The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers ran the guns’ serial numbers in a nationwide database and waite …"

Fake shoes, cigarettes, and more caught at U.S. border

By Kate Willson

American consumers must be hunting for cheap, knock-off shoes. U.S. customs agents certainly are. For the third year in a row, footwear was

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"… U.S. customs officials, according to a new report released jointly by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Footwear accounted for $102 millio …"

"… singly, sunglasses also made the list of potentially hazardous knock-offs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokeswoman Erlinda Byrd explained the risk posed by counterfeit sunglasse …"

Child advocates say more should be done to assist immigrant minors crossing the border

By Susan Ferriss

Child advocates say assistance needed to keep young border crossers away from criminals

Excerpts from this story referencing "U.S. Customs and Border Protection":

"… stations have juvenile officers who specialize in dealing with minors. Now U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner, Aguilar said agents try to ensure an effective “han …"

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Agricultural quarantine inspection stumbles

By The Center for Public Integrity

Things have not gone smoothly for the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection program

$30 billion virtual border fence faces problems

By The Center for Public Integrity

A U.S.-Mexico border "fence" of ground sensors, cameras and radars doesn't meet border patrol's needs

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"… ves, to do their jobs as efficiently and as safely as possible.” …"

Inability to track foreign visitors to US

By The Center for Public Integrity

Homeland Security estimates that 3.6 million people currently residing in the United States have overstayed their visa
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Drugs, guns and child porn at Homeland Security

By Aaron Mehta

Over 250 Homeland Security agents were convicted of crimes last year, says new report.

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"… orruption very seriously,” David V. Aguilar, the acting commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said during an early August hearing. “While the number of corrupt indiv …"