
CBP Chief Predicts Border Wall Completion by Late 2027
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner stated that the southern border wall is expected to be completed by the end of next year, late 2027.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner stated that the southern border wall is expected to be completed by the end of next year, late 2027.
A US military surveillance blimp, on loan to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), was lost at the southern border, with its wreckage subsequently discovered in Mexico. The incident is under investigation.

The Guardian has reviewed the latest figures from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding arrests, detentions, and deportations in the US since Trump's inauguration.

US forces in the border area with Mexico shot down their own Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone using a high-energy laser near Fort Hancock, Texas.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it would suspend the collection of tariffs introduced under the International Eco Law, following a decision by the Supreme Court.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has highlighted insufficiencies in customs bonds as importers face difficulties under the weight of tariffs.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a $70 billion measure to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Trump's presidency, following a delay.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made back-to-back busts at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in California, seizing over $2.8 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine.

The US Senate unanimously decided to provide funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), notably excluding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and part of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Following this, President Trump announced a plan to pay TSA agents, addressing the funding deadlock that had caused chaos at US airports.
Legal advocates are working to stop a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policy that allegedly pressures unaccompanied children to self-deport.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it would cease collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting tomorrow, following a Supreme Court ruling.
The U.S. travel industry has expressed alarm over a proposed plan to withdraw Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents from major airports, raising concerns about potential impacts on travel and security.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has stated that the majority of importers who are eligible for tariff refunds have not yet registered to receive their money back.
Accelerating Circularity has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, while Oritain has announced the hiring of an executive from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The United States on Tuesday imposed new tariffs of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, according to a notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), identical to the initial rate that he had announced.

US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million In Illicit Drugs Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Seneca seized more than $133.5 million worth of cocaine and offloaded the drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, the agency said in a Feb. 13 statement. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flight crew conduct training evolutions in the Caribbean Sea, on July 15, 2025. Seaman Corrie Gill/U.S. Coast Guard “80 percent of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat,” USCG said. In total, 17,700 pounds of cocaine were seized through the interdiction of four drug-transporting vessels in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. One of the drug vessels was boarded by Seneca’s crew on Jan. 25, seizing 4,410 pounds of cocaine. On Jan. 31, crew members boarded three vessels, taking custody of 13,340 pounds of cocaine, the statement said. The detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit by air and sea are conducted by the U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force-South, based in Key West. Once it is determined that the vessel must be interdicted, the USCG takes control of the operation, boards the vessel, and apprehends it. “I am extremely proud of the crew’s incredible performance and adaptability during this deployment,” said Capt. Lee Jones, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca. “This deployment demonstrates our enhanced posture and continued success in the fight against narco-terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. “The Coast Guard, in conjunction with our inter-agency and international partners, continues to patrol areas commonly associated with drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, denying smugglers access to maritime routes by which they move illicit drugs to our U.S. land and sea borders.” According to the agency, the Coast Guard is accelerating its crackdown on drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper, aiming to protect the United States from the flow of illicit narcotics from South America. Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups, seeking to cut off drug and human smuggling before they hit U.S. shores. In early December 2025, USCG said in a statement that it had seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which it said was enough to create more than “57 million potentially lethal doses.” In a Feb. 14 statement, USCG announced the seizure of two vessels containing $5.6 million in illicit narcotics off Port Everglades. Authorities seized roughly 745 pounds of cocaine by interdicting two suspected drug trafficking vessels. “The Coast Guard is in the business of saving lives, and every kilogram of these drugs kept off our streets represents lives saved,” said Lt. Justin Dadlani, commanding officer of Station Fort Lauderdale. “I couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism of the crew and our continued partnerships with our partners with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.” On Feb. 15, the agency announced that its Cutter Forrest Rednour had interdicted 14 suspected illegal immigrants aboard a vessel 18 miles from San Diego, with all of them claiming to be Mexican nationals. Earlier on Jan. 27, the Coast Guard said they had interdicted three suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico in two vessels, seven miles off Imperial Beach, California. On Jan. 21, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Coast Guard notified the agency of a suspicious vessel traveling toward Puerto Rico. Upon investigation, CBP agents found 12 migrants from Russia and Uzbekistan aboard. The interception took place on Jan. 13. “This successful outcome highlights the strong partnerships between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and all federal and local law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Sector San Juan deputy. “Our daily unified coordination, shared capabilities, and synchronized response efforts are instrumental to safeguarding our nation’s Caribbean maritime borders against illicit smuggling activities.” Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:25