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The DHS Mission: With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.

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    3 hours ago

    Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, everyone! We’ll be celebrating by sharing daily facts, resources, and tips on . Let’s all ! Visit to learn more!

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  2. 23 hours ago

    Each new mile of border wall decreases the number of drugs and crime pouring into American cities. We are now at 341 miles of new border wall system!

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  3. Retweeted
    Sep 28

    False claims of hacked voter information are likely to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election. Read the public service announcement we jointly issued with the :

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  4. Retweeted
    Sep 28

    In just 3 days, USBP apprehended 7 previously convicted sex offenders attempting to illegally cross the US/MX border w/ charges of: ▪️ Rape ▪️ Lewd acts on a child under 14 ▪️ Sex w/ a minor ▪️ Sexual assault ▪️ Sexual assault of a child ▪️ Molestation of a child Borders matter!

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  5. Retweeted
    Sep 27

    In the last week, CBP agents and officers seized over 1,000LBS of hard drugs, including: ◾ 510lbs of meth & cocaine in TX: ◾ 356lbs of cocaine & meth in TX: ◾ 170lbs of meth in AZ:

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  6. Sep 27

    We are securing our border – improving our ability to stop criminal alien gang members from crossing our border and reaching our communities.

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  7. Retweeted
    Sep 26

    . seized nearly twice as many hard drugs—narcotics that do not include marijuana—at the U.S.-Mexico border during President 's first term than in the last administration's two terms. Full story:

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  8. Retweeted
    Sep 25

    . has seized more than 4,000lbs of fentanyl in FY20. That’s alarming, considering that just 2 milligrams can be lethal.

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  9. Sep 25

    New York's sanctuary city policies are what allowed a criminal illegal alien to be released TEN TIMES back into the community to commit more crimes. Detainer non-cooperation threatens America's public safety.

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  10. Sep 25

    Creating a strong partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies allows to identify & remove criminal aliens from our streets, including gang members, sex offenders, and murders.

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  11. Retweeted
    Sep 24

    Criminals continue to try & fool us, but they couldn't fool K9 Bruno's nose. A K9 team intercepted 15lbs of meth camouflaged as powdered drink mixes in Cincinnati, OH.

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  12. Sep 25

    The team joined together on “If You See Something, Say Something®” national Awareness Day to remind Americans that if you see suspicious activity report it to authorities.

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  13. Sep 24

    The American people need and deserve a secure border. Each new mile of border wall system helps: ✔️Protect Americans from crimes committed by illegal aliens ✔️Stop the flow of deadly hard drugs ✔️Rebuild a competitive economy

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  14. Retweeted
    Sep 23

    CBP officers seized $742K in methamphetamine during 2 recent smuggling attempts at the Hidalgo International Bridge—including one involving a car's battery. Details via :

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  15. Sep 24

    Tomorrow is national "If You See Something, Say Something®" Awareness Day. Find out how you can play a role on at

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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 23

    Every day, many parcels arriving from China contain illegitimate goods that threaten our economic security & the health & safety of consumers. Through Operation Mega Flex, 's taking decisive action to address unfair trade practices & stop dangerous goods from entering the US.

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  17. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    Over the weekend, USBP agents thwarted 3 human smuggling attempts including: ◾ Discovering 2 stash houses leading to the apprehension of 58 illegal aliens ◾ Rescuing 2 from a vehicle compartment that was over 123 degrees inside READ:

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  18. Sep 22

    Securing our Southern Border.

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  19. Sep 21

    Immigration enforcement is about public safety and national security. announced the removal of a Somali national who was a member of al-Shabaab from 2008-2012 and pled guilty to aiding a terrorist organization.

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    Sep 20

    ICYMI: Earlier this week, Border Patrol agents apprehended 7: ◾ McAllen agents arrested 5 individuals including a sex offender ◾ Kingsville agents arrested a sex offender ◾ Corpus Christi station agents arrested an MS-13 gang member READ:

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