Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the second largest investigative agency in the federal government. Created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ICE now has more than 20,000 employees in offices in all 50 states and 47 foreign countries.
Aug. 18, 2011 — ICE and CBP return 67 artifacts to the Dominican Republic
A collection of 67 artifacts illegally imported into the United States were returned to the Dominican Republic during a joint repatriation ceremony in Santo Domingo on Thursday. The repatriation of these artifacts is the result of several investigations and seizures conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Full Story
Aug. 16, 2011 — HSI shuts down Arizona smuggling tunnel 
On Tuesday, an active drug smuggling tunnel was shut down in Nogales, Ariz., following an investigation led by ICE HSI. Agents identified the tunnel after seizing more than 2,600 pounds of marijuana from three suspected drug smugglers, all of whom are facing federal drug charges. Full Story
Aug. 15, 2011 — Forensic Document Lab serves as authentication authority
The Forensic Document Lab serves as the authority on determining the authenticity of travel and identity documents. The lab was established in 1978 and often helps solve complex cases that require significant examination and analysis of documents. Full Story
Aug. 15, 2011 — Iranian national sentenced to 51 months for illegally exporting missile parts
An investigation by ICE HSI led to an Iranian national being sentenced to more than four years in prison for trying to illegally export missile components to Iran. Full Story
Aug. 15, 2011 — Guatemalan national sentenced to 24 months for illegally re-entering the US
A Guatemalan national was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States following his apprehension by officers with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). ERO had removed the man from the United States on two separate occasions. In addition to his repeated illegal returns, his criminal history includes convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol, public intoxication, theft and possession of a forged document. Full Story
