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(28 articles)CBP Seizes $2.5M Meth in Tomatillo Truck at Otay Mesa
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered approximately 1,600 pounds of methamphetamine worth $2.5 million concealed within a commercial shipment of tomatillos at the Otay Mesa port of en
CBP Seizes $30.4M Meth in Salt Shipment at Laredo
On October 12, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly $30.4 million in suspected methamphetamine concealed within 76 bags inside a commercial salt shipment at Laredo's World Tra
Trump Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China Reshape North American Supply Chains
President Trump has imposed substantial tariffs effective immediately: 25% on most imports from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on Chinese goods, with a lower 10% rate on Canadian crude oil. The tariffs ta
CBP Rule Pushes Compliance Upstream to Suppliers
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has implemented a rule that shifts compliance responsibilities upstream in the supply chain, requiring importers to ensure their suppliers meet heightened
CBP Seizes $6M Cocaine in Modified Trailer at Canada Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered approximately 450 pounds of cocaine (estimated street value $6 million) concealed beneath the modified floor of an empty semi-trailer at the Lewi
Mexican Cartel Logistics Operator Arrested Over Fentanyl Distribution
Mexican authorities have arrested Ángel Guerrero Carrillo, a logistics operator allegedly responsible for coordinating fentanyl and synthetic drug distribution into Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. The
Echo Global Earns Rare CTPAT Validation Among 10 Non-Asset 3PLs
Echo Global Logistics has earned Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) validation, a significant milestone that distinguishes it among an elite group of just 10 non-asset-based third-par
CBP to Revoke Import Privileges for Inaccurate Customs Data
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency will implement a new enforcement mechanism effective September 18 that revokes import privileges for shippers maintaining inaccurate information in
DEA Seizes 2,000+ Lbs of Meth Hidden in Cabbage Shipment
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a significant seizure of more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a legitimate cabbage shipment in South Texas's Rio Grande Valley. The
How 9/11 Security Measures Still Shape Supply Chain Operations
Two decades after the September 11th attacks, the security protocols and regulatory frameworks implemented in their aftermath continue to fundamentally shape how supply chains operate across North Ame
CBP Seeks Stakeholder Input on Supply Chain Visibility Initiative
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively soliciting feedback from industry stakeholders regarding its supply chain visibility modernization efforts. The agency is specifically interest
CBP Seizes $10.75M Meth Hidden in Leek Shipment at Texas Border
On August 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a commercial vehicle from Reynosa, Mexico, carrying a declared leek shipment. Sec
Trump's Canada Trade War Threatens North American Supply Chains
The Trump administration is escalating trade tensions with Canada through the threat of tariffs and trade restrictions, with fentanyl trafficking cited as a primary justification. This represents a si
CBSA seizes 385kg cocaine from truck at Blue Water Bridge
On August 13, Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers seized approximately 385 kilograms of cocaine from a commercial truck undergoing secondary examination at the Blue Water Bridge port of en
Trump's Canada Trade Tensions Threaten Cross-Border Supply Chains
The Trump administration is leveraging trade pressure against Canada as part of a broader trade confrontation that blends security concerns, specifically fentanyl trafficking, with traditional protect
CBP Seizes $9.5M Meth in Detergent Shipment at Texas Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than $9.5 million in suspected methamphetamine hidden within a declared commercial detergent shipment at the Roma International Bridge on August 11. A 20
20 Undocumented Immigrants Found in Tractor-Trailer at TX Stop
On August 20, U.S. Border Patrol and Hidalgo County deputies discovered 20 undocumented immigrants concealed inside a tractor-trailer at an Edinburg, Texas truck stop following a K-9 alert. The driver
FBI Probe Reveals Organized Crime Networks Exploiting North American Trucking
A major FBI investigation dubbed Operation Hard Ball has exposed sophisticated transnational criminal networks systematically exploiting North American trucking infrastructure for drug smuggling and o
Rail Container Security Breach Kills 7 Migrants, Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
A major breach in rail container security resulted in the deaths of seven migrants from Mexico and Honduras who were sealed in a Conex shipping container atop a Union Pacific freight train in May. The
CBP Seizes $15M Meth in Celery Shipment at Texas Border
On August 15, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a commercial celery shipment arriving at the Pharr International Bridg
Drug Smuggling at Texas Border Highlights Tractor-Trailer Risk
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered $634,000 worth of cocaine concealed inside a commercial tractor, not its trailer, at the Pharr International Bridge on August 7, uncovering a sig
Canadian Border Seizes $6.6M Nicotine Shipments in 4 Days
Between August 7 and August 10, Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted three commercial trucks at the Blue Water Bridge crossing carrying nicotine products valued at approximately CAD$6.6
CBP Officer Sentenced for Helping Cartel Smuggle 477kg Drugs
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at California's Tecate Port of Entry was sentenced to nine years in prison for systematic corruption that enabled the Sinaloa Cartel to smuggle at l
CBP Seizes $1.17M Cocaine Hidden in Produce Truck at Texas Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents conducted two significant drug seizures at Laredo, Texas border crossings in July, recovering a combined 88 pounds of cocaine valued at $1.17 million. The fir
$20M cocaine seizure exposes truck trailer concealment risks
Federal authorities at California's Calexico Port of Entry uncovered over 1,000 pounds of cocaine, valued at $20 million, concealed beneath the wooden floorboards of a commercial flatbed trailer. The
WCO Alerts on Rising E-Commerce Illicit Trade Threats
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has issued a formal warning about a significant surge in illicit trade flowing through e-commerce channels globally. This represents a structural shift in how cont
CBP Seizes $3.7M Cocaine Hidden in Cucumber Shipment
On June 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge interdicted a significant drug smuggling attempt, seizing approximately $3.7 million in cocaine hidden inside
US Treasury Targets CJNG Fuel-Smuggling Network Across Mexico Border
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned two Mexican nationals and nine companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's multimillion-dollar fuel-smuggling operation, signaling a majo