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The two federal immigration agencies operate under Homeland Security but have separate jurisdictions and responsibilities, according to ICE's website.
A routine crossing at the Ysleta International Bridge in El Paso turned into a major drug bust this week when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted nearly 49 pounds of cocaine. Federal agents estimate the haul,
Americans often associate the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with armed patrols, drug busts, and counterterrorism operations. Rarely do they picture CBP as an enforcer of intellectual property (IP) rights.