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Shots fired at Customs and Border Protection officers on I-96, officials say
Read full article: Shots fired at Customs and Border Protection officers on I-96, officials sayMichigan State Police are investigating after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle was fired at on I-96 Wednesday. Customs and Border Protection can confirm that a vehicle occupied by CBP Officers was apparently fired upon earlier today on I-96,” a spokesperson said Wednesday. Officials say that no serious injuries were reported. No additional details have been provided. More: Local News
Over 80 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl seized at Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron
Read full article: Over 80 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl seized at Blue Water Bridge in Port HuronPORT HURON, Mich. – Customs Border Protection officers inspecting commercial trucks departing the United States and destined for Canada overnight at the Blue Water Bridge discovered several pounds of narcotics located in the tractor cab of an outbound commercial carrier. The commercial carrier was hauling a shipment of flavoring syrup originating in California. During the inspection, over 80 pounds of suspected cocaine and fentanyl were discovered. Officers discovered several bricks of suspected cocaine and fentanyl. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Border Enforcement Security Task Force Port Huron is investigating.
Detroit Metro Airport customs officers stop Chinese citizen visiting US to collect sensitive data
Read full article: Detroit Metro Airport customs officers stop Chinese citizen visiting US to collect sensitive dataROMULUS, Mich. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a woman at Detroit Metro Airport who said she was coming to the country to probe companies for sensitive data. She was questioned by CBP officers Nov. 14. Upon discovering that the woman’s intent went beyond the scope of activities allowed by her visa classification, CBP Officers allowed her to withdraw her application for admission and she was returned to China. “Intellectual property theft is a CBP trade priority,” said Acting Port Director Robert Larkin. “CBP Officers are on the frontlines to prevent the theft of intellectual property rights and I commend the officers for their diligent work to reveal this traveler’s true intention.”