Director of Field Operations Chicago

CBP seized 40 genuine ancient coins from a mis-manifested shipment, these cultural artifacts were seized for smuggling. HSI notified. #CBP #Antiquities #Smuggling #CulturalHeritage

Happy National Pizza Party Day! 🍕 Today, we're dreaming of deep dish! CBP personnel nationwide, including our teams in Chicago, work hard to keep our nation safe. What's your favorite pizza style? #NationalPizzaPartyDay #CBP #ChicagoPizza

CBP intercepted 488 fresh fruits (passion fruit, mangoes, bananas, tree tomatoes) declared by a passenger. No penalty issued. Fruits destroyed to protect US agriculture from pests/diseases. #CBP #Agriculture #ProtectUSAg

CBP at Louisville seized over 1,600 counterfeit Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Tiffany & Co. jewelry items. Mis-Manifested, the fake goods had an MSRP of over $14.1M. Protecting consumers & IP rights! #CBP #Counterfeit #IPR

Happy National Nurses Day! 🩺 CBP thanks all nurses, especially those who serve within our agency, for their dedication, compassion, & vital care. Your commitment to health & well-being is truly appreciated! #NationalNursesDay #CBP #ThankYouNurses

CBP's Base Metals Center recovered over $2.4M in Section 232 duties from an importer who failed to pay. This action involved identifying & correcting multiple entries, reinforcing fair trade & protecting U.S. industries. #CBP #TradeEnforcement #Section232 #Duties

Happy Mother's Day from CBP! To all moms, stepmoms, & maternal figures in our family & beyond, thank you for your love, strength, & dedication. You inspire us daily! #MothersDay #CBPFamily #ThankYouMom

CBP Minneapolis officers intercepted 2.8 kg of declared grasscutter bushmeat & fish from a passenger from Amsterdam (Accra, Ghana). X-ray tech helped seize & destroy it, protecting our borders. #CBP #ProtectingAg #OFOProud🇺🇸

CBP AK-9 Thena alerted to luggage from Mexico. Officers found undeclared madras thorn, passion fruit, mamey, plums, mangoes, coriander, & pork ham sandwiches. All prohibited items were seized & destroyed to protect U.S. agriculture. #CBP #AgricultureProtection #BorderSecurity

CBP recovered over $10.2M in AD/CVD & Section 232 duties from 3 importers. EAPA 8164 found evasion via transshipment of Chinese goods through Thailand. This enforces fair trade & protects U.S. industries. #CBP #TradeEnforcement #EAPA #Duties

During @FIFAWorldCup 2026™, flying a drone near stadiums is illegal and dangerous. Violations risk: ❌ drone confiscation ❌ pilot certificate revocation ❌ fines up to $100,000 Report suspicious activity to 911 or the @FBI.

A wild find at @CBP Minneapolis! Passenger on coming from Paris (via Lome, TOGO) declared dry ruminant and bushmeat to officers. 1.85 kg of grass cutter—aka bushmeat—was seized and safely destroyed. Protecting our borders, one critter at a time! #CBP #ProtectingAg #OFOProud🇺🇸

RT @CBPCommissioner: @CBP mourns the loss of Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough. BPA McDonough started his CBP career in 2007. He rec…

CBP Chicago's AK9s seized 175.6kg of prohibited animal products from China. This mis-manifested shipment was intercepted to prevent agricultural threats & enforce trade laws. #CBP #Agriculture #Smuggling #BorderSecurity

May the 4th be with you! 🚀 CBP's force is strong, safeguarding our nation from threats across all borders. We're always on watch to ensure a secure galaxy... and country! #MayThe4thBeWithYou #CBP #BorderSecurity

CBP Chicago's AK9s seized 94.4kg of prohibited ruminant product & seeds with soil from China. This mis-manifested shipment was intercepted to prevent smuggling & safeguard U.S. agriculture. #CBP #Agriculture #Smuggling #BorderSecurity

CBP Chicago seized $258K worth of DJI agricultural drones. The shipment was mis-manifested, undervalued, and subject to UFLPA investigations, highlighting efforts to combat illicit trade practices. #CBP #TradeEnforcement #UFLPA #Drones

Conditionally approved for Global Entry? CBP releases interview appointment slots for enrollment centers on the first Monday of every month by 9:00 AM local time. Learn more: go.dhs.gov/Ztz

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CBP intercepted a shipment from Mexico containing 60 cockfighting blades & 48 ankle ID bracelets hidden in a rooster head dummy. Cockfighting is illegal & promotes animal cruelty. This seizure enforces U.S. law & protects animals. #CBP #AnimalWelfare #BorderSecurity