Press Releases
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
Houston-Area Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Exploitation-Related Offenses
HOUSTON — A Houston-area man was sentenced to prison Nov. 7 for multiple child sexual exploitation-related offenses following an investigation by HSI Houston.
Joint Investigation Results in 8 Men Charged for Connection With Interstate High-End Car Theft Ring
NEWARK N.J. — HSI Newark partnered in a joint investigation that resulted in eight men charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to steal luxury cars in New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere, and transport them across state lines.
New Jersey Man Admits Distribution, Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Following HSI Newark Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey man admitted to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation led by HSI Newark.
HSI Tucson Investigation Results in Child Predator Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
TUCSON, Ariz. — A local area man was sentenced last week to 168 months in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for violations of law related to child exploitation.
48 Defendants Charged in Imperial Valley Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network Linked to Sinaloa Cartel
EL CENTRO — Five indictments were unsealed in federal court today charging 48 alleged members of an Imperial Valley-based, Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking organization accused of distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin and bulk cash smuggling.
Siblings Sent to Prison for Roles in Human Smuggling Following HSI Laredo, Federal Partner Investigation
LAREDO, Texas — Two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Laredo human smuggling conspiracy, following an investigation by HSI, the Laredo Police Department, and the U.S. Border Patrol, who conducted the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation.
HSI Tucson Case Sends Casa Grande Man Who Enticed Minor to Federal Prison for 10 Years
TUCSON, Ariz. — A Casa Grande man was sentenced Oct. 22 to 120 months in prison, followed by lifetime of supervised release for enticing a minor for sexual acts.
HSI Washington, D.C. Investigation Leads to Arrest of Turkish National for Alleged Conspiracy to Violate Venezuelan Sanctions
WASHINGTON — An HSI Washington, D.C. investigation led to the arrest of 37-year-old Turkish national Taskin Torlak. Torlak has been charged with conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions as part of a scheme to transport oil from Venezuela for the benefit of Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A.
HSI Tucson, Multiagency Investigation Yields in the Arrests of 3 Men in Connection With Methamphetamine Drug Conspiracy
TUCSON, Ariz. — Three men were arrested by the Arizona Strike Force for their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and the distribution of methamphetamine.
CBP Officer Sent to Prison for Receiving Bribes to Allow Drug-Laden Vehicles and Unauthorized Immigrants to Enter the US
SAN DIEGO — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to 23 years in prison for accepting bribes to allow unauthorized migrants and vehicles containing methamphetamine and other illicit drugs to pass through the border into the U.S.