DHS and CBP Report 14 Consecutive Months of Zero Releases at the Border, Announce Record Drug Seizures and Trade Enforcement Actions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced 14 consecutive months of zero releases at the border, continuing a trend of historically low border crossings. The report also highlighted a 57% increase in drug seizures this fiscal year through June compared to the same period in FY 2024, with significant increases in fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine seizures in June 2026. Additionally, CBP stopped 372 shipments valued at over $38 million for potential forced labor violations and seized nearly 2 million counterfeit goods valued at over $1.4 billion in June.