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#CBP officers at @JFKairport discovered 70 live finches concealed within hair rollers in a traveler's duffel bag. The finches were detained under quarantine and turned over to @USDA Veterinary Services. bit.ly/2BlAcqI

#USBP Laredo Sector Executive Officer Jaime Fierro encouraged the December youth of the month honorees to “keep striving to be the best you” during their recognition as the top high school seniors in the Laredo-area. #CBP congratulates all recipients! bit.ly/2QRZruy

🇺🇸 HAPPENING NOW📸🎄 U.S. Customs and Border Protection @CBPFlorida personnel delivering holiday gifts to hundreds of students at @LenoraBSmithES elementary school in #Miami. #CBP works closely with communities across Florida. CBP.gov DHS.gov

.@CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron seize over 80lbs of #marijuana. Read more here! bit.ly/2rzMUhc

#CBP officers found 51lbs of meth hidden inside the spare tire of a vehicle in CA. bit.ly/2E1Kork

#ICYMI: Member of Mexican sex trafficking ring sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment ice.gov/news/releases/…

#BorderPatrol agents in TX arrested 2 previously convicted sexual predators attempting to enter the US illegally. bit.ly/2SscbFg

#CBP officers seized 65lbs of meth hidden in a pickup truck at Calexico port of entry. Officers used the port's imaging system and a K9 team to detect the 33 wrapped packages in the quarter and rocker panels of the vehicle. bit.ly/2DRXc3r

Happening now: #USBP agents have 8 undocumented aliens, including two suspected smugglers, in custody after a panga style smuggling boat lands at #CoastRoyal #LagunaBeach, #CA. Agents are searching the area for any outstanding subjects. #CBP #Border #BorderSecurity

#CBP congratulates #USBP Laredo Sector auto mechanic Israel Gonzalez for winning the 38th Annual Guajolote 10K Run with a finishing time of 34.08 minutes! bit.ly/2DPT04s

#CBP officers from #ChamplainPOE & #RousesPointPOE were VERY busy over Thanksgiving weekend. They arrested 6 US citizens (marihuana) and 1 Canadian citizen (Ecstasy) for various types of narcotics possession. @CBP @CanBorderSOR #AlwaysVigilant @NYSPolice bit.ly/2Slmvzb

#USBP agents in AZ apprehended a convicted sex offender with a violent criminal history after entering the US illegally. Agents positively identified his criminal history through the use of biometrics. bit.ly/2Qk66gW

#USBP agents at an immigration checkpoint in AZ arrested a 22-year-old Tucson man for human smuggling last week. Three Mexican nationals were found hiding in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. More here: bit.ly/2DBbmpy

Rescues of migrants left to die by their smugglers is unfortunately an all too common occurrence at the border. It doesn’t always have a happy ending. #CBPElCentro

#USBP Douglas agents arrest previously convicted felon @CBP is #AlwaysVigilant Keeping America Safe. Details: bit.ly/2qWFowm

Thanks to our partners at @ICEgov and @TheJusticeDept for helping us fight asylum fraud and protect the integrity of our nation’s immigration system. uscis.gov/news/news-rele…

#CBP officers in San Juan recently arrested 4 men who intended to transport 353lbs of cocaine on a private aircraft bound for New York. READ: bit.ly/2Dy7G84

#PortOfNogales #CBP officers actions lead to saving the life of choking baby. #OFO #AlwaysVigilant Details: bit.ly/2OWYAE9

Today #CBPElCentro agents arrested an illegal alien convicted of rape in #SantaRosa CA sneaking back into the U.S. Now this 57 y.o. illegal alien won’t get the opportunity to victimize anyone else. #BorderSecurity is #NationalSecurity Details: bit.ly/2PJxs0E

#TBT to last week's 2018 Secretary’s Awards honoring the recipients who displayed a special dedication to the mission of homeland security, setting an example for all DHS employees who share their commitment to the Department and the American people. go.usa.gov/xPGPC