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Border agents halt attempted exotic-bird smuggling in Tecate
Border agents caught a motorist trying to smuggle 21 parrots and a toucan into the United States from Mexico last weekend through Tecate Port of Entry, authorities reported Tuesday.
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Nearly 100 people illegally cross into US near San Ysidro Port of Entry: CBP
Video shows a large group of people attempting to cross into the U.S. along San Diego’s southern border on Sunday.
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Nearly 100 people illegally cross into US near San Ysidro Port of Entry: CBP
Video shows a large migrant group racing to cross into the U.S. This latest group comes just one day after eight migrants were injured after falling form the border fence. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada reports on March 10, 2024.
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$10M worth of cocaine, meth hidden in vats of jalapeño paste seized in San Diego
Hundreds of packages of hard narcotics, worth more than $10 million, were found in a shipment of jalapeño paste by the U.S.—Mexico border in San Diego last week, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
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Pedwest to reopen for travelers heading south
NBC 7’s Marianne has details on the reopening.
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PedWest border crossing reopens to travelers heading south
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced that it will resume San Ysidro Port of Entry’s Pedestrian West southbound operations starting Monday, Nov. 20.
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CBP reopens PedWest border crossing for US-bound travelers after 2 months
San Ysidro Port of Entry’s Pedestrian West facility is back open to U.S.-bound travelers after being closed for two months.
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US plan to target legal goods tied to fentanyl trade will start in San Diego
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a new government-wide strategy that will target not only fentanyl but precursor materials used to make the synthetic opioid.
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Border officers find $363K worth of meth hidden in car's seats and floorboards
Nearly 250 pounds of meth were found hidden in the seats and floorboards of a car attempting to pass the Calexico West Port of Entry on Thursday.
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CBP officer facing bribery, drug charges lived ‘secret life' fueled by cash: Prosecutors
NBC 7’s Allison Ash shares new details revealed in court.
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San Diego border agent nicknamed ‘Goalie' took bribes to let drugs into U.S.: Prosecutors
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer is accused taking bribes to allow vehicles loaded with deadly street drugs, including fentanyl and heroin, to cross into the U.S. from Mexico.
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CBP officer indicted for taking bribes to let drugs into the U.S.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been allowing vehicles loaded with drugs to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, federal prosecutors say. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports on July 6, 2023.
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$100K Worth of Meth Found Tucked in Car Bumper: CBP
More than $100,000 worth of methamphetamine was discovered in the front bumper of a car during inspection at an Imperial County border port of entry, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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Supplies Left for Migrants Crossing Otay Mountain Wilderness Destroyed: Volunteers
Borderlands Relief Collective hopes this incident shines a light on those destroying supplies left for migrants, which they say has become a common occurrence.
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Supplies Left for Migrants Crossing Otay Mountain Wilderness Destroyed: Volunteers
Volunteers captured part of the confrontation with agents on camera, NBC 7’s Amber Frias reports.
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Smugglers are Using TikTok and Other Apps to Trick Young People Into Taking Driving Jobs: CBP
More than 86,000 people have been caught illegally crossing into the United States in 2023, a 30% increase from the same time last year, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) mid-year statistics. Agents say some are being picked up near the border thanks to smugglers using social media apps to offer appealing driving gigs to young people and...
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Secure Line Secrets: Documents Released Behind Border Surveillance of Journalists, Attorneys and Humanitarian Aid Workers
Hundreds of internal emails, memos and presentations now released publicly after NBC 7 San Diego, and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press sued several federal border agencies and a judge forced their disclosure.
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Border Patrol Agents Stop Suspected Human Trafficking of Infant
Border patrol agents say they saved a baby from possibly being trafficked through Southern California, nearly a week ago, and still have not found the infant’s family.
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Border Patrol Stops Man in Car With Unidentified Baby
Border patrol agents say they saved a baby from possibly being trafficked through Southern California, nearly a week ago and still have not found the infant’s family. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports.
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Border Patrol Agents Arrest Child-Molesting Suspect Trying to Get Into U.S. in Otay Mesa
A man with an outstanding warrant for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers after trying to enter via the Cross Border Xpress in Otay Mesa.