History of CBP Air and Marine Operations in Timeline
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), safeguards the United States by leveraging air and marine assets. Its core mission involves detecting, interdicting, and preventing terrorism, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and contraband smuggling across U.S. borders. AMO agents and officers are empowered to enforce Title 8 (Immigration) and Title 19 (Customs) of the United States Code, possessing broad federal law enforcement authority.
3 hours ago : Nine Migrants Detained in La Jolla After Smuggling Boat Incident: CBP Report
CBP Air and Marine Operations detained nine migrants in La Jolla after they fled from a boat that washed ashore. The incident is being investigated as a smuggling operation.
August 2005: First AMO Dash 8 Q200 MPA in service
In August 2005, the first AMO Dash 8 Q200 MPA was placed in service.
October 2005: First CBP Predator flight along Mexico border
In October 2005, the first CBP Predator took flight along the border with Mexico.
April 2006: CBP Predator crashes in Arizona
In April 2006, the CBP Predator crashed into a hillside near Nogales, Arizona, after the contractor flying the aircraft shut down its engine mid-flight.
2006: IDIQ contract awarded to SAFE Boats International
In 2006, the USCG and CBP awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to SAFE Boats International to purchase 33-foot SAFE Boats, some of which were used by CBP as law enforcement interceptors.
2006: Second Dash 8 delivered
In mid 2006, a second Dash 8 was delivered.
February 2008: Third Dash 8 delivered
In February 2008, a third Dash 8 aircraft was delivered to AMO.
December 2008: Fourth Dash 8 delivered
In December 2008, the fourth Dash 8 aircraft was delivered to AMO.
2008: 38-foot SAFE Boat in CBP service
In 2008, the 38-foot Secure All-around Flotation Equipped (SAFE) Boat came into CBP service as a law enforcement interceptor.
January 2009: UAS operations begin on Canada–US border
In January 2009, AMO UAS operations began on the Canada–US border to support Border Patrol Agents and CBP Officers.
2017: 41-foot SAFE Coastal Interceptor Vessel in service
In 2017, the 41-foot SAFE Coastal Interceptor Vessel came into CBP service as a law enforcement interceptor.
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