In a new television series, "To Catch a Smuggler," that will air Monday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. (EST/PT) on the National Geographic Channel, viewers follow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents at the John F. Kennedy International Airport as they apprehend and investigate criminals who try to smuggle contraband into the United States. Full Story
The U.S. and a hundred other countries took part in a global law enforcement action that targeted the online sale of counterfeit and illegal medicines. The 686 seized websites were part of Project Bitter Pill, an Operation in Our Sites effort. Full Story
A Michigan man was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for his role in an investment fraud scheme in which multiple victims were defrauded of more than $2 million. This joint investigation was conducted by the FBI, HSI and the Internal Revenue Service. Full Story
Following an investigation by HSI, a Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 44 months in prison, ordered to pay a $2,500 fine and a $100 special assessment, and ordered three years of supervised release for trafficking in counterfeit goods. Full Story
Officers with ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) deported an El Salvador man, wanted in his country for murder, organized crime and extortion. Full Story
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities. For more information, visit www.ICE.gov. To report suspicious activity, call 1-866-347-2423 or complete our tip form.