Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo

@CBP Director Field Operations New York Field Office. (@CBPNewYorkCity, @JFKairport, @EWRairport, @PortNYNJ, and the Pharmaceutical, Health, & Chemicals Center)

[CBP @CBP]

CBP stands ready to enforce this Executive Order. Importing into the U.S. has for too long been treated as a right and not a privilege. CBP will execute the priorities in this Executive Order and by doing so we will fortify our trading border just as we have done with our physical border.

[CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott @CBPCommissioner]

Today we signed The Customs Reform Executive Order, putting America First for trade enforcement. It protects domestic industry from unfair competition, holds bad actors accountable, and reinforces that economic security is national security.

[CBP @CBP]

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[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

CBP agriculture specialists at the JFK IMF eggs-posed 17 hatching eggs in a shipment from Germany. The eggs were turned over to USDA Veterinary Services per CBP/USDA regulations. Visit the CBP website for guidance on regulations before shipping: https://t.co/PHMA2uCySb #OFOProud

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

Protecting public health is paramount. Bushmeat, derived from wild animals like non-human primates & cane rats, poses a significant communicable disease risk & its importation into the U.S. is illegal. CBP remains committed to protecting our Nation’s health & our borders.

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

We don’t cry over spilled milk, we test it! At JFK, @CBP officers intercepted cans of baby #milk from Amsterdam during a cargo inspection. A closer look revealed the substance inside was actually ketamine! Our vigilance ensures dangerous drugs don't reach our streets.

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

.@CBP is always on top! Officers at JFK Airport recently intercepted 54 counterfeit @WWE belts in a shipment labeled “Boxing Wrestling Champions.” Counterfeits never win the title when #CBP’s in the ring. #OFOProud

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

Passengers who bring food & other organic material to the U.S. can often unintentionally carry pests & other risks. For example, K9 Bono alerted to a traveler’s bag containing prohibited artichokes, lemons, & faba beans that carried pests, including live snails! #TheNoseKnows

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

Happy 102nd anniversary to the U.S. Border Patrol! For over a century, Border Patrol agents have stood on the front lines, protecting our Nation’s borders with vigilance, integrity, and professionalism. Thank you for all you do! #Honorfirst

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

.@CBP agriculture specialists at @JFKAirport made a first-ever find: mysterious leaves from Ghana that were later identified as Deinbollia, a genus never before documented at any U.S. port of entry! Every inspection is a chance to protect our ecosystems & make history! #OFOProud

[CBP @CBP]

CBP is hosting another live Summer Travel Chat! Ask our travel experts anything to help prepare you for your summer travel to the U.S.

Decreasing your travel turbulence one question at a time! ✈️ 🫨

10 JUNE @ 1PM (EST)

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Facebook + Instagram → @CBPgov

[CBP Travel Tips @CBPTravelTips]

A little birdie told us you needed some help for your upcoming trip to the United States. Go to https://t.co/ad3KBCLpTS for guidance on travel for FIFA World Cup 2026™, Global Entry, ESTA, Visas, and everything CBP.

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

What a sun-sational catch! A shipment labeled “sunscreen” headed to Staten Island was intercepted by @CBP. Inside? 300+ counterfeit skin creams and sunscreens, valued at nearly $23K MSRP! Protecting consumers from shady products, every day.

[Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino @OFOEAC]

Remember a few months ago when @DFONewYork @CBPPortDirNYNJ officers and agriculture specialists discovered a stowaway fox while processing a ship arriving from the UK? Well, he’s doing great! And his name is Basil.

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

. @CBP Task Force Officers, with law enforcement partners, arrested a previously deported individual in NY after an investigation into his alleged online solicitation of someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl. #CBP is committed to keeping our communities safe. #OFOProud

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

CBP at the Port of NY/Newark seized 162 counterfeit Louis Vuitton Pooch Bags (retail value $874,800) destined for Union City, NJ. Bags were falsely listed as "imitation jewel" from China. #CBP #OFOProud

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

Collaboration knows no borders. @CBP officers at JFK recently intercepted a passenger from Berlin in possession of child sexual exploitation materials. The subject was refused entry into the U.S., & the information shared by CBP led to German authorities initiating prosecution!

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

Today, we pause to honor & remember those who gave their lives in service to our Nation. Reflecting on their sacrifice and dedication, we are committed to upholding their legacy by serving our communities & protecting our homeland with vigilance, integrity, & professionalism.

[Director of Field Operations, Francis J. Russo @DFONewYork]

On National Maritime Day, @CBP honors the vital role of our Nation’s seaports and the dedicated officers who protect them. From inspecting cargo to welcoming cruise ship passengers, #CBP ensures safe and lawful trade and travel at America’s ports every single day.

[CBP Travel Tips @CBPTravelTips]

Fans arriving for the FIFA World Cup 2026™: Have your passport, visa/ESTA, and travel documents ready.
More guidance: https://t.co/4LOAXuwqa9