Texas human trafficking crash leaves two migrants dead, a dozen others injured
The Texas Department of Public Safety said that suspected human trafficker crashed during a police chase in South Texas, leaving two migrants dead.
Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is an agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security responsible for managing and securing the nation’s borders. The agency employs over 60,000 people, including Border Patrol agents, CBP officers, and Air and Marine Operations agents, who work together to protect the country’s land, air, and sea borders. CBP’s mission is to safeguard America’s borders and facilitate lawful trade and travel while enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
CBP plays a critical role in preventing human trafficking by detecting and intercepting traffickers and their victims at ports of entry and along the border. CBP officers are trained to recognize the signs of trafficking, such as false documents, inconsistent stories, or visible signs of abuse, and work closely with law enforcement and other agencies to investigate and prosecute traffickers. The agency also partners with foreign governments and international organizations to combat trafficking globally.
To accomplish its mission, CBP uses a variety of tools and technology to enhance its border security operations. The agency employs advanced surveillance and detection technologies, such as drones, ground sensors, and unmanned aircraft systems, to identify and intercept smuggling attempts. It also works closely with industry partners to develop and implement new technologies to improve border security and prevent trafficking.
In addition to its role in preventing human trafficking, CBP also plays a vital role in facilitating trade and travel. The agency processes millions of people and goods every day through its ports of entry, ensuring that legitimate trade and travel can proceed while maintaining the security of the border. CBP officers also play an important role in enforcing U.S. immigration and customs laws, preventing the entry of criminals and terrorists into the country.
Overall, CBP is a critical agency tasked with protecting the country’s borders and preventing a range of threats, including human trafficking. Its work requires collaboration and coordination with a wide range of partners, including other law enforcement agencies, foreign governments, and industry stakeholders, to achieve its mission of safeguarding America’s borders.
Forget drugs. Mexican cartels make more cash trafficking PEOPLE
Forget drugs. Mexico’s cartels make more money trafficking PEOPLE across the border nowadays, using debt bondage to earn $13 billion from migrants’ earnings long after they enter the US, warns Texas ex-lawman Mexican gangs have undergone a ‘tectonic shift’ in operations, says Jaeson Jones Thanks to lax US border security, there’s more money to be made…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Dereliction Of Duty’: GOP Rep Demands Answers On The Massive Influx Of Migrants
Republican California Rep. Darrell Issa is demanding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas explain the nearly 600% increase in illegal migrants in fiscal year 2022 who were flagged as potential national security risks, according to a Tuesday letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Border Patrol reported 25,627 encounters of “special…
Exclusive – Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory
By Mei Mei Chu and A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has reached an agreement to settle a labour dispute at its Malaysian factory with migrant workers who alleged unpaid wages and benefits, the company and five former workers told Reuters. Goodyear, one of the world’s largest tire makers, declined…
International efforts to end human trafficking – Lewiston Sun Journal
Human trafficking, also known as “trafficking in persons,” is not new. I’m particularly concerned about trafficked children. In early America, orphaned Irish children were bought to become workers on homesteads and in brothels and pubs. In the 1950s, Native American children in South Dakota were bought for ten dollars. Many were kidnapped, abused, and then…
Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas – ABC7
EAGLE PASS, Texas — At least eight migrants were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens attempted a hazardous crossing near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican officials made the discovery Thursday while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy…
Eight migrants dead, 92 rescued while attempting to illegally enter US – World News – WION
Editor’s note: trying to cross a border is not human trafficking. At least eight migrants drowned while attempting to cross Rio Grande river in particularly swift currents following heavy rains while trying to reach the United States, officials said. Over 90 others were rescued. The migrants were among scores of people crossing the river near Eagle Pass,…
Michigan-Canadian border: agents working to tackle drug smuggling, human trafficking & more
Nobody sits around. Everybody is doing something to protect Americans from foreign and domestic threats,” said Sledge.
Human Trafficking: U.S. Agencies' International Efforts to Fight a Global Problem | U.S. GAO
GAO-22-106029 Published: Sep 01, 2022. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 2022. Fast Facts Human trafficking victims are often held in slave-like conditions and forced to work in the sex trade or other servitude. One international organization estimated about 25 million people were trafficked in 2016. The U.S. seeks to combat trafficking. For example, the Departments of…
Connecticut Man Indicted in Human Smuggling Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Connecticut man was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Worcester for conspiracy to commit human smuggling offenses. Fagner Chaves De Lima, 41, of East Hartford, Conn., was indicted on one count of attempted human smuggling. De Lima was previously arrested and charged by criminal complaint with one count of attempted…