Guard, has seized approximately 66,900 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than $1.6 billion from maritime trafficking routes.
Patel emphasized that the fentanyl crackdown is part of a larger counterterrorism and national security framework. Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in Israel, the FBI reported a surge in terrorism-related threats. The bureau now co-leads Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF 10-7) and continues to coordinate with immigration enforcement agencies on subjects eligible for removal.
The FBI currently maintains over 35,000 direct-funded positions across 55 field offices nationwide. “Keeping Americans safe at home and abroad is a no-fail mission,” Patel stated in prior testimony.
