Wanted Fugitive Turned Over To CBP Officers At Ogdensburg Border Crossing

Ogdensburg, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of
Field Operations announced the arrest of a United States citizen wanted on
Possession of Child Pornography charges.

On March 28, CBP Officers received notification from Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA) that John Dean, a 65-year-old United States citizen from
Saint George, Utah was being deported from Canada and returned to the United
States. Mr. Dean attempted to enter Canada in August 2009 via the Ottawa
International Airport in Ottawa, Canada and was found to be in possession of
child pornography. Mr. Dean was arrested and convicted of being in possession of
child pornography and was sentenced to jail time in Canada. After serving his
jail sentence, Mr. Dean was subsequently given an order of deportation from
Canada and returned to the United States today via the Ogdensburg border
crossing.

Prior to his return to the United States, it was determined that Mr.
Dean was also wanted in Illinois for child pornography charges. CBP Officers
verified the validity of the federal arrest warrant issued on September 24,
2010, and confirmed the extradition. Upon his arrival to the United States Mr.
Dean was arrested by CBP and turned over to the custody of the Homeland Security
Investigations pending extradition to Illinois.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the unified border
agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for the
management, control, and protection of our Nation's borders at and between the
official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist
weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

US government offers up to $5 million reward for information regarding shootings

US government offers up to $5 million reward for information

regarding shootings of 2 ICE agents

WASHINGTON - The Departments
of State, Justice and Homeland Security today jointly announced a reward of up
to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of
individuals allegedly responsible for the murder of U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent Jaime
Zapata and the attempted murder of ICE HSI Special Agent Victor Avila.

The FBI, in conjunction with
ICE, has established a 24-hour tip line based in the United States to process
the information. Individuals in the United States with information are
encouraged to call 1-866-859-9778. Individuals in Mexico can provide information
by calling +001 800-225-5324. Spanish language speakers will be available using
either number. Anyone wishing to email information can do so by visiting: https://tips.fbi.gov. All information is
considered confidential.

Also today the Government of
Mexico announced a reward of up to 10 million pesos for information leading to
the arrest of individuals allegedly responsible for the murder and attempted
murder. Individuals can call (55) 53-46-15-44 and (55) 53-46-00-00, extension
4748 in Mexico City. Outside of Mexico City, individuals can call
01-800-831-31-96 to provide information. Information may also be sent to the
following email address: denunciapgr@gob.mx. More information
about the Government of Mexico’s award can be found at www.recompensas.gob.mx.

Zapata and Avila were
ambushed in Mexico on Feb. 15, 2011, as they were traveling in their U.S.
government-issued vehicle from the state of San Luis Potosi to Mexico City.
Mexican authorities have detained several individuals in connection with this
incident and the investigation continues at this time.

The U.S. reward is being
offered by the U.S. government through the U.S. Department of State’s Narcotics
Rewards Program, which was established by Congress in 1986. Additional
information on this program can be found at: www.state.gov/p/inl/narc/rewards/index.htm.

Toronto's Community Environment Days now in their 20th year

Toronto's Community Environment Days now in their 20th year

The City of
Toronto's Community Environment Days program has reached the 20-year milestone
this year. These events give residents the opportunity to reduce the amount of
waste going to landfill by dropping off items that are reusable, recyclable or
hazardous.

Held annually between April and October in each of Toronto's
wards, Community Environment Days are a partnership among Solid Waste Management
Services, Toronto Water, Toronto Environment Office, local councillors and
community environment groups. Over the past 20 years, Toronto has:
• held 745
events
• attracted a total of 466,859 participants, and
• collected 9,820
tonnes of reusable and recyclable or safely disposable items, including 5,920
tonnes of household hazardous waste and 2,105 tonnes of electronic
items.

In addition, the program has sold 89,101 composters and has given
away 21,072 tonnes of compost.

A comprehensive list is available stating
what items residents may drop off, pick up or purchase - based on what the
various contractors can safely dispose of, recycle or reuse. Despite the
guidelines, a few unusual items have been dropped off at Environment Day events.
One year, for example, an old grenade that someone dug up from their back yard
was dropped off with other items for recycling, prompting a quick call to the
police bomb squad. The squad concluded that the grenade was not a danger and
that its only significance was historical in nature.

Among the groups
that have partnered with past Community Environment Day events are Toronto
Hydro, with its "Great Exchange" program, in which residents could drop off
unwanted air conditioners and dehumidifiers, and the City's own "Live Green -
Cut It Out" program, which collected gasoline-powered lawn equipment. The
production team from Discovery Canada's Junk Raiders television show
participated in a 2010 event to collect and "re-purpose" reusable waste into
building material.

Community Environment Days are also registered
collectors in provincial programs developed by Waste Diversion Ontario in
co-operation with stewardship groups for the collection/recycling of electronic
waste and tires.

Even though the City now collects many items directly
from households, Community Environment Days continue to go beyond curbside
pickup, allowing residents to drop off non-Blue Bin items such as clothing,
household hazardous waste, tires and non-perishable food, and offering people
the opportunity to buy waste containers and water-efficiency
products.

More information about the 2011 Community Environment Day
events is available at http://www.toronto.ca/environment_days, or call
311.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and
home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. Toronto's government
is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent
and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and
building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services
and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.

DOD Identifies Army Casualties

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No. 257-11 March 30, 2011

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DOD Identifies Army Casualties                  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died March 29 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with small arms fire in Konar province.                  Killed were:                  Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Burgess, 29, of Cleburne, Texas.                  Pfc. Dustin J. Feldhaus, 20, of Glendale, Ariz.                  They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky

Chicago CBP Hosts State of the Port

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Chicago – U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Chicago Field Office conducted its annual State of the Port Meeting this afternoon addressing the trade community. The State of the Port meeting is hosted by CBP Office of Field Operations serving the trade community in the Chicago land area. This provides Customs brokers, freight forwarders, importers and others involved with international trade and opportunity to hear about new CBP regulations, programs, initiatives and technology. Interested parties involved in international trade also have a chance to ask questions and address challenges they face while complying with trade law. CBP has made securing and expediting the flow of goods one of its priority missions this year. Including expediting and simplifying the collection of data, improve communication, consultations and collaboration with the private sector business community. “The State of the Port meeting provides CBP the opportunity to reinforce, reengage and strengthen our relationship with our trade partners,” said David Murphy, CBP Director of Field Operations in Chicago. “It is our goal to continue to work with the trade community to maintain America’s economic competitiveness, facilitate growth while maintaining our enforcement missions.” This year members from CBP’s trade supervisors, entry specialists, passenger processing and Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures were presents to engage in open discussion addressing concerns, answering questions and fostering relationships with those in the trade community we serve. All facets of CBP processing can be found within the Port of Chicago, with the exception of a land border operation. From processing millions of international travelers at airports; to processing tons of imported air, rail and sea shipments; these integral CBP operations make the Port of Chicago the busiest inland port in the country. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Officers Seize Over $460,000 in Cocaine and Marijuana at Brownsville Port of

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Officers Seize Over $460,000 in Cocaine and Marijuana at Brownsville Port of
Entry


Brownsville, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers
at the Gateway and Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridges over the
weekend discovered cocaine and marijuana valued at approximately $460,300
concealed within three vehicles in three separate enforcement actions.

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The first discovery took place on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at
Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge when a primary CBP officer
encountered a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer driven by a male driver identified as a
52-year-old Mexico citizen who resides in Brownsville, Texas. The primary CBP
officer referred the Blazer for a secondary examination. In secondary CBP
officers discovered 16 packages hidden within the Chevrolet.

CBP officers removed the packages from the vehicle which had a
combined total weight of 44 kilograms (97 pounds) of alleged marijuana.

In a second case at the B&M International Bridge on Saturday,
March 26, 2011 CBP officers came in contact with a man driving a 1998 Ford
Windstar. The driver identified as a 40--year-old Mexico citizen who resides in
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico was referred to CBP secondary after a primary
inspection revealed abnormalities within the Ford. In secondary CBP officers’
examination resulted in the discovery of 32 packages of alleged marijuana
concealed within the Ford. CBP officers removed the 32 packages from the
Windstar which had a combined total weight of 28.36 kilograms (62.5 pounds) of
alleged marijuana.

The third case, on Sunday, March 27, 2011 CBP officers at the Gateway
International Bridge stopped a male driving a gray 2002 Volkswagen Jetta for a
primary inspection. The driver identified as a 50-year-old male U.S. citizen
accompanied by four minor children and three dogs and resides in West Beach,
Florida was referred to secondary for further inspection. Examination by CBP
officers in secondary revealed 12 hidden packages concealed within the VW. CBP
officers removed the packages from the vehicle which had a combined total weight
of 4.28 kilograms (9.4 pounds) of alleged cocaine.

The approximate street value for the first two marijuana loads were
$97,000 and $62,500 respectively. The alleged cocaine from these seizures has an
estimated street value of approximately $300,800. CBP officers turned the three
men over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security
Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation. CBP officers
seized the narcotics and the vehicles.

“Vigilance by primary CBP officers contributed to the seizures of
these loads of dangerous narcotics. This exemplifies the great work being done
by CBP officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry in the war against drugs,” said
Michael Freeman, CBP Port Director, Brownsville.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency
within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control
and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry.
CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country
while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.