U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported significant decreases in border encounters and apprehensions.
From January 21 to January 31, apprehensions along the southwest border dropped 85% compared to the same period in 2024. The number of inadmissible individuals encountered at ports of entry along the southwest border decreased by 93% in the 11 days following January 20, compared to the previous 11 days.
CBP seized 1,029 pounds of fentanyl in January, with methamphetamine seizures increasing by 15%.
1,977 shipments containing counterfeit goods worth over $291 million were seized.
Air travel to the U.S. rose by 4.5% compared to January 2024, while passenger vehicle and commercial truck crossings each grew by 2.5%. CBP processed over 2.9 million entry summaries valued at more than $338 billion, collecting nearly $7.9 billion in duties.