US Border Patrol Records Tenth Month Without Illegal Alien Releases Amid Spike in Drug Seizures
For the tenth straight month, US Border Patrol has not released a single illegal alien into the interior of the United States, reflecting a significant decrease in unauthorized border crossings. This sustained enforcement marks a notable change in border management and aligns with administration efforts to tighten security. Simultaneously, Customs and Border Protection reported a surge in drug interdictions, with seizures in February reaching their highest level in over four years. This increase underscores intensified smuggling attempts and ongoing challenges at the southwest border. The zero-release policy affects thousands of migrants who otherwise might have been processed and released internally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 18:30
US Border Apprehensions Drop Below Biden Average as Trump-Era Wall Construction Advances
In 2025, the United States recorded 73,329 total apprehensions along the southwest border, marking a decline from the monthly averages exceeding 55,000 during President Biden’s term. This reduction suggests shifting migration trends but continued pressure on border management. Meanwhile, CBP reported an increase in drug seizures, underscoring persistent smuggling threats despite decreased crossings. The Trump administration’s Big Beautiful Bill Act is driving renewed border wall construction efforts. More than 85 miles of barriers are either planned or being built, funded from previous budgets and new allocations in the current bill. Temporary barriers supplemented by the Department of War and Texas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 17:57
US Customs Warns Small Boaters in Puerto Rico and USVI to Report Arrivals or Face $5,000 Fines
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s San Juan Field Office issued a clear warning to small pleasure boaters navigating into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under federal law, vessels must report their arrival using the ROAM mobile app or face fines beginning at $5,000, with potential seizure of the vessel. This reminder was emphasized after CBP officers fined a boat master on February 10 for failing to report their entry. The requirements aim to strengthen maritime border security amid increased private vessel traffic, particularly during busy weekends. The affected population includes recreational boaters who may be unaware or neglectful... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 15:45
CBP Seizes Over 900 Pounds of Liquid Meth Hidden in Tractor-Trailer Fuel Tank
On March 2, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized over 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine that were hidden inside the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer attempting to enter the United States from Mexico. The vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old Mexican national who was stopped and referred for a secondary inspection after initial screening. Using nonintrusive inspection technology and a physical probe, CBP officers discovered a gelatinous substance mixed with diesel fuel inside the tractor-trailer's fuel tank. The officers extracted 29 five-gallon buckets containing the liquid meth from the tank. This sizeable... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 20:45
