Security Intelligence: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: California Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Smuggle Pesticides & Veterinary Drugs into the United States
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division Ruben Montes, of Calexico, California, was sentenced today in federal court to 16 months in prison and ordered to pay $12,710 in forfeiture for conspiring to smuggle and distribute more than $3 million worth of Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs that are not approved for use in […]
MIL-OSI Security: FBI New Orleans Seeking Information on Escaped Inmates
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b) At the request of the New Orleans Police Department, FBI New Orleans has surged resources to assist with apprehending inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail on May 16, 2025. The FBI routinely offers assistance to our law enforcement partners, to provide additional manpower and […]
MIL-OSI Security: DHS Debunks Fake News Narratives About Law Enforcement During Police Week
Source: US Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security today released the following facts about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) recent operations and Customs and Border Protection arrests to set the record straight on misleading news narratives and reporting. “Even during National Police Week, the media, members of Congress, and sanctuary […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Statement on Trump Administration Withholding $500M for Fish Passage at Howard Hanson Dam
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.16.25 Cantwell Statement on Trump Administration Withholding $500M for Fish Passage at Howard Hanson Dam WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, released […]
MIL-OSI Security: Update 3: U.S. Coast Guard, partners locate Lucky Harvest west of Guam
Source: United States Coast Guard 05/16/2025 07:16 PM EDT SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard, with support from U.S. Navy and local partners, located the 47-foot vessel Lucky Harvest, carrying two mariners, which had been missing since departing Alamagan Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on May 12, 2025, en route […]
MIL-OSI USA: During National Police Week, Rosen Addresses Nevada & National Law Enforcement, Pledges Continued Federal Support
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) addressed the National Association of Police Organizations, including Nevada law enforcement officers, to thank them for their service to our communities and renew her pledge to work across party lines to make sure […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Top spots to hang with your friends in Canberra’s CBD
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services We asked Canberrans on the WeAreCBR Instagram page to let us know where their favourite places to hang out with friends in the city centre. If you are on the lookout for the next best place to hang here are the best of the best! You reel-y love […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Coast Guard searching for overdue vessel Lucky Harvest near Saipan
Source: United States Coast Guard 05/14/2025 06:35 PM EDT SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for the 47-foot vessel Lucky Harvest, carrying two mariners, which went missing after leaving Alamagan Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, May 14, 2025. For breaking news follow us on twitter @USCGHawaiiPac MIL Security OSI […]
MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Statement on SCOTUS Order Blocking Trump Admin’s Efforts to Deport Immigrants Without Due Process
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision blocking the Trump administration from violating due process rights with its reckless implementation […]
MIL-OSI Security: Lakewood Homicide Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Colorado Springs
Source: US Marshals Service Denver, CO – The U.S. Marshals Service Colorado Violent Offender Task Force located and arrested a Lakewood homicide suspect Wednesday night in Colorado Springs. Philix Baca, 20, is wanted by the Lakewood Police Department (LPD) on a felony arrest warrant for first-degree murder in connection to the April 13, 2024 shooting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Secures Army Corps Pledge to Fast-Track Juneau Flooding Solution
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 05.16.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, received commitments from Adam Telle, President Trump’s nominee to head the Army Corps of Engineers, to expedite efforts to protect homes and property from the recurring threat […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE, joint partner investigation results in illegal alien, alleged human smuggler from Mexico indictment for first material support of terrorism charges against CJNG Member
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement WASHINGTON — An indictment unsealed May 16 in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her involvement with the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, including providing the cartel […]
MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Actions to Honor, Support Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) The United States of America celebrates May 11, 2025, through May 17, 2025, as National Police Week. The U.S. House of Representatives voted on three measures during National Police Week to help law enforcement: H.R. 2240 – Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: On changing the list of bonds available to non-qualified investors with testing
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange – From May 23, 2025, for the conclusion of transactions with bonds secured by a pledge of monetary claimsy1sh, non-qualified investors will be required to undergo appropriate testing. On the specified date, the relevant amendments to the Law “On the Securities Market” will come into […]
MIL-OSI Security: Jefferson County, Texas, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After Robbing Convenience Store and Leading Police on a High-Speed Chase
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b) BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for violent crime violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Patrick Lee Bridgewater, 22, pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and was sentenced to 63 months in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2025
US Senate News: Source: The White House class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Throughout our history, the United States has been strengthened by the contributions of citizens from every background, united in the shared pursuit of the American Dream. As we recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murray Joins WA Water Utilities, Slams Trump Defunding Howard Hanson Dam, Blue State Construction Projects
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Trump plan takes $437 million away from blue states and moves $258 million toward red states—overall, 64-33 percent red to blue split in Trump admin’s Army Corps work plan versus roughly 50-50 split in budget request, FY25 House and Senate appropriations bills ICYMI: […]
MIL-OSI: Innovation in the Heartland: S²MARTS Supports Strategic Mission Advancements at Crane’s C2M Event
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Crane Regional Defense Group hosted its annual Connect to Mission (C2M) event at the WestGate Academy last week in Odon, Indiana, spotlighting the strategic priorities of NSWC Crane’s Global Deterrence & Defense Department. The event served as a high-impact forum for collaboration among […]
MIL-OSI Security: SDTX continues efforts to secure the border with 209 more charged with immigration-related crimes
Source: Office of United States Attorneys HOUSTON – A total of 209 cases have been filed in immigration and border security-related matters from May 9-15, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. As part of the cases, 78 face allegations of illegally reentering the country. The majority have prior felony convictions for narcotics, violent crime, sexual […]
MIL-OSI Security: Houston sex trafficker gets 14 years for luring minor through social media
Source: Office of United States Attorneys HOUSTON – A 25-year-old man has been sentenced for coercion and enticement of a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Michael Ramone Hooks pleaded guilty Sept. 27, 2024. U.S. District Judge Sim Lake considered victim letters and sentenced Hooks to 168 months in prison. He was also ordered […]