Imperial Valley News Center
CBP Announces 20 Potential Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
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Washington, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 20 tentative selections for new reimbursable services agreements to promote economic growth in cross-border trade and travel across the country.
Border Patrol Discovers Drugs in Vehicle’s Fuel Tank
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Salton City, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man suspected of smuggling drugs inside a vehicle’s fuel tank Wednesday morning.
Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Sex Offender
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Niland, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested a previously deported sex offender, along with four other individuals at the Highway 111 Checkpoint early Monday morning.
Air Cargo Advance Screening Program Goes into Effect
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Washington, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration announced that the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program went into effect today requiring the submission of advanced air cargo information on shipments arriving in the United States from a foreign location. Previously a voluntary process in which many airlines already participated globally, the program requirements are now mandatory for airlines flying to the United States. This is a necessary measure as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to raise the baseline on aviation security worldwide.
CBP Turns Away Ukraine and Lithuanian Travelers for Violating US Immigration Laws
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Pittsburgh, Ohio - As the summer travel season begins in earnest, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) urges all international visitors to ensure they possess the appropriate U.S. travel visa for the purpose of their visit.
Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom to Travel to Nigeria
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Washington, DC - Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback will travel to Abuja, Kaduna, and Lagos, Nigeria from June 18-22.
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