Border Security

A Mexican man pleading guilty in a U.S. federal courtroom for his role in a border smuggling operation.

Mexican national pleads guilty in U.S. to role in operation that smuggled thousands across the border

30. kesäkuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva Faktatarkistettu

Efrain Zuniga-Garcia, a 38-year-old Mexican national extradited from Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court in Texas to charges tied to a network that illegally brought thousands of people from multiple countries into the United States, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

Myanmar replaces Afghanistan as key opium source, impact seen on India’s eastern border: NCB

Myanmar has emerged as a major global opium supplier following Afghanistan’s production drop, with effects visible along India’s eastern borders, according to a new report.

Coast Guard fires warning and disabling shots to stop boat carrying 25 Chinese migrants off Key Biscayne

17. kesäkuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI Faktatarkistettu

The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a vessel carrying 25 migrants from China about a mile south of Key Biscayne, Florida, on June 10, after the boat failed to comply with orders to stop, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said the Coast Guard fired warning shots and then a disabling shot that halted the vessel, with no injuries reported.

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Suvendu Adhikari government approves land transfer for border fencing

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Mexican national pleads guilty in alleged Canada-to-U.S. smuggling conspiracy, Justice Department says

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SIU welcomes setting aside of R85 million border wall contract

DHS secretary Mullin attacks Schumer over ICE and Border Patrol remarks

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after Schumer said that Border Patrol and ICE are agencies that 'nobody respects' in the country. Mullin called Schumer a 'lying scumbag politician' in response. The exchange occurred amid a Senate Republican push to fund the agencies through budget reconciliation.

Motorists warned of delays at Beitbridge border from Sunday night

05. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

The Beitbridge Border Post in Musina anticipates traffic congestion starting Sunday night as Easter holidaymakers return home. Border Management Authority officials have deployed drones, body cameras, and armored vehicles to manage the surge and enhance security. Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato plans a walkabout from Monday to Wednesday.

Limpopo premier urges citizens to help curb illegal immigration

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has called on South Africans to assist government efforts in preventing illegal immigration, highlighting the role locals play in facilitating undocumented entries. She emphasized the public health risks involved, such as lack of screening for diseases like yellow fever.

BMA arrests two facilitating illegal crossing at Beitbridge

04. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Border Management Authority officials have apprehended two individuals attempting to facilitate the illegal entry of foreign nationals from Zimbabwe into South Africa near the Beitbridge Border Post. The arrests were made using drones during a joint operation amid the festive season. Several other undocumented migrants have been detained at various ports in the past day.

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