AMO Detects Vessel with 2,513 pounds of Cocaine in Puerto Rico; Three Aliens...
Release Date: March 22, 2019AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — A joint effort by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and U.S. Coast Guard resulted in the interception last...
View ArticleAMO detecta embarcación con 1140 kilos de cocaína en Puerto Rico; Tres...
Release Date: March 22, 2019AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico - Un esfuerzo conjunto de Operaciones Aéreas y Marítimas (AMO, por sus siglas en inglés) de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP), y la Guardia...
View ArticleCBP Air and Marine Operations Attending Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida
Release Date: March 29, 2019Agents with Air and Marine Operations speak to event visitorsalongside a CBP Black Hawk, showcased at last year'sSun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo.LAKELAND, Fla.— CBP...
View ArticleCBP's Air and Marine Operations Stop $17 Million Drug Shipment
Release Date: March 29, 2019CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—Agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) facilitated the seizure of over three tons of drugs last Friday....
View ArticleCBP Air and Marine Operations Hiring Pilots at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida
Release Date: April 4, 2019LAKELAND, Fla.— CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is recruiting pilots at this year’s 45th annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Sun ‘n Fun...
View ArticleAir Support Provides Crucial Assistance to USBP Agents
Release Date: April 5, 2019TUCSON, Ariz.– Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three illegal aliens, seized 286 pounds of marijuana, and rendered aid to an injured agent west of Nogales,...
View ArticleOne Million Dollars, Cocaine Seized by CBP Air and Marine Operations
Release Date: April 9, 2019Over one million dollars was seized by Jacksonville Air andMarine Branch in the U.S. Virgin Islands.ST. JOHN, Virgin Islands— Marine Interdiction Agents (MIA) from...
View ArticleBorder Patrol and Air and Marine agents and local Law Enforcement seize...
Release Date: April 9, 2019EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted multiple smuggling attempts that resulted in the seizure of marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine.On Thursday, McAllen...
View Article$1.7 Million Seized by CBP Air and Marine Operations
Release Date: April 9, 2019$1.7 million seized by Marine Interdiction Agents inFajardo, Puerto Rico.FAJARDO, Puerto Rico— Marine Interdiction Agents (MIA) from Jacksonville and Fort Pierce marine...
View ArticleCBP Air and Marine Operations Assists with Sex Trafficking Rescues and Arrests
Release Date: April 11, 2019TRENTON, S.C. — A CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) flight crew, assigned to the Jacksonville Air and Marine Branch, assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and...
View Article23 Cuban nationals aboard disabled vessel being processed for expedited removal
Release Date: April 16, 2019MOBILE, Ala. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) received 23 Cuban nationals rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico more than 100 miles north of the...
View ArticleAMO seizes over 3768 Pounds of Cocaine near Puerto Rico’s Southeastern coast
Release Date: April 24, 2019PONCE, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) intercepted and seized Wednesday 3768 pounds (1709 kilos) of cocaine within 74 bales...
View ArticleAMO seizes over 1,700 Pounds of Cocaine near Patillas, Puerto Rico
Release Date: April 24, 2019SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) intercepted and seized Tuesday 1,776 pounds (802 kilos) of cocaine within 28 bales...
View ArticleDHS Partners Arrest 43 People in 3 Separate Maritime Events
Release Date: April 30, 2019SAN DIEGO - Working in coordination with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partners, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 43 people in three separate maritime...
View ArticleU. S. Customs and Border Protection Strategy 2020-2025
Document Posting Date: April 17, 2019The CBP Strategy 2020–2025 is focused on twelve strategic initiatives that will advance CBP’s ability to accomplish our mission. To reach our goals and better...
View ArticleAir and Marine Operations Rescues Vessel in Distress on Lake Erie
Release Date: May 2, 2019PORT CLINTON, Ohio. – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) vessel rescues distressed vessel after striking the Port Clinton Drawbridge....
View ArticleCBP Apprehends 30 Aliens Attempting to Land Illegally into Puerto Rico
Release Date: May 14, 2019AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico –U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents, apprehended Monday 30 aliens from the Dominican...
View ArticleCBP detiene a 30 migrantes intentando desembarcar ilegalmente en Puerto Rico
Release Date: May 14, 2019AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico - Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza y de Operaciones Aéreas y Marítimas, adscritos a Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés)...
View ArticleCBP AMO Detects Go-Fast Vessel with 710 pounds of Cocaine; 2 Men Arrested
Release Date: February 23, 2017AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) detected a go-fast vessel containing 710 pounds (322 kilos) of cocaine,...
View ArticleCBP Air and Marine Operations Assists with 13 Arrests During Drug Trafficking...
Release Date: May 17, 2019An Air and Marine Operations AS350 A-Star helicopterdeparts Jacksonville, Florida.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) flight crew, assigned to the...
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