DHS Agencies Unveil Results of Multi-Agency Effort to Secure Border in Arizona
CBP Commissioner Bersin and officials from other Department of Homeland Security agencies have announced results to date from the Alliance to Combat Transnational Threats (ACTT) - a collaborative enforcement effort put in place in September 2009 that leverages the capabilities and resources of over 60 federal, state, local and tribal agencies in Arizona and the government of Mexico to combat individuals and criminal organizations that pose a threat to communities on both sides of the border.
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Since its inception, ACTT has resulted in:
- The seizure of more than 1.6 million lbs. of marijuana, 3,800 lbs. of cocaine, and 1,000 lbs. of methamphetamine;
- The seizure of more than $13 million in undeclared U.S. currency and 268 weapons;
- Nearly 14,000 aliens denied entry to the U.S. at Arizona ports of entry due to criminal background or other disqualifying factors; and
- Approximately 270,000 apprehensions between ports of entry.