CBP Reports Historic Enforcement Wins In June 2025, Declaring “Most Secure Border In History”

July 17, 2025

Historic Lows in Illegal Crossings and Significant Increases in Drug Seizures Mark a Turning Point in Border Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today finalized operational statistics for June 2025, touting record-breaking performance across its key missions and declaring it the “most secure border in history.” The agency highlighted unprecedented lows in illegal crossings, significant drug interdictions, and robust tariff enforcement. According to the report, June 2025 saw a dramatic reduction in illegal border activity:

Total nationwide encounters: 25,228, marking the lowest monthly total in CBP history.
U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions nationwide: 8,024, a new historic low.
Southwest border apprehensions: 6,072, representing a 15% drop from the previous March record.
Lowest single-day apprehension total: 136 on June 28, the lowest in agency history.
Zero parole releases: For the second consecutive month, compared to 27,766 released in June 2024.

CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott stated, “From shutting down illegal crossings to seizing fentanyl and enforcing billions in tariffs, CBP is delivering results on every front. Under this administration, we are protecting this country with relentless focus, and the numbers prove it.” In addition to border enforcement, CBP reported significant gains in drug interdictions. In June, 742 pounds of fentanyl were seized, a 3% increase from May. Overall, seizures of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana collectively rose by 13% nationwide compared to the previous month. Notably, methamphetamine seizures surged by 102%, heroin seizures by 19%, and cocaine seizures by 9%. Economically, CBP also played a crucial role in trade law enforcement. In June 2025 alone, the agency processed $265 billion in imports and identified $26.5 billion in duties owed. Since January 20, CBP has collected a total of $108.9 billion from all tariffs, taxes, and fees, underscoring the ongoing impact of presidential tariff actions. MORE ARTICLES - TAMPA FREE PRESS

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