NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Rainbow Bridge border crossing, arrested a United States citizen who had an active bench warrant from St. Lawrence County, New York.

Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a 44-year-old United States citizen traveling back to his residence in Pennsylvania. Upon arriving at the primary inspection area, the driver presented his identification, and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) indicated that he had an active warrant for his arrest. The vehicle and driver were subsequently taken to the secondary inspection area to verify the warrant. During the secondary inspection, CBP officers verified the identification of the driver and then confirmed that he had an active felony arrest warrant in St. Lawrence County, New York, for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

“Our CBP officers screen all travelers entering the United States and are committed to keeping our country and our communities safe,” said Buffalo Port Director Gaetano Cordone. “Coordinating with our law enforcement partners ensured this fugitive was brought to justice.” 

After processing and confirming the warrant, the driver was turned over to the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department.

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