Press Releases
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Relations (OPA).
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Relations (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
New York Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Following HSI Newark Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — An HSI Newark investigation has resulted in the sentencing of a New York man to time served — 25 months — for distribution and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
HSI and Partners Announce Rewards for Leaders of Clan Del Golfo
WASHINGTON – HSI and law enforcement partners announce the expansion of efforts to combat human smuggling, and up to $8 million in rewards for information leading to the arrests, convictions or financial disruption of any key leader of Clan del Golfo.
Sports Fans Beware: Counterfeit NHL Merchandise on the Rise During 2024 Stanley Cup Final
WASHINGTON — The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the National Hockey League are reminding sports fans to be wary of counterfeit sports-related merchandise and apparel.
HSI New York Joins Department of Treasury in Announcing Sanctions Against Corruption Network in Guyana
NEW YORK — HSI joined the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, in coordination with law enforcement partners, in announcing sanctions against a corruption network in Guyana.
Mexican National Sentenced for Trying to Smuggle Ammunition and Dozens of Firearms to Mexico
McALLEN, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced for attempting to smuggle multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition on a vehicle roof rack following an investigation by HSI and federal law enforcement partners.
DHS Names James C. Harris As New CCHT Director
WASHINGTON — On June 3, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the selection of James C. Harris III as director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking.
Man Indicted for Selling Firearms, Gun Parts from Federal Prison Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — Hayden Espinosa, 24, of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been indicted for selling illegal firearms and components to an undercover New York Police Department officer while incarcerated in federal prison.
Boston Man Convicted of Attempting to Purchase Sex With Minor in Undercover HSI Operation
BOSTON — A Boston man was convicted by a federal jury June 10 of attempting to pay for sex with a 14-year-old girl.
HSI Tampa Recovers $82K in Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Funds from Riverview Man
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man was sentenced and ordered to forfeit $82,400 in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds following an HSI Tampa investigation.
Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Convicted of Forced Labor after HSI, Department of Labor Investigation
BOSTON — The owner of a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts was convicted June 7 of forced labor charges following a nine-day jury trial.