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U.S. customs

U.S. customs and border patrol.

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have inherited proud traditions from each of the agencies, which have come together to form this new organization. The Customs Service, the Border Patrol, Immigration and Naturalization Service inspections, and Agricultural inspections all bring long histories of achievement and dedication. The more than 40,000 inspectors, canine enforcement officers, Border Patrol agents, trade specialists, and mission support staff are now working to integrate functions and resources for a common purpose, to safeguard our borders and ports. Our new mission statement and core values make the goals and intentions clear-for the first time in our nation's history, people and goods arriving at American ports of entry are being welcomed by one single agency with a common objective: to protect and defend the United States from those who would do us harm while facilitating legitimate trade and travel utilizing all of the res...

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