
Investigations
HSI investigates the illegal cross border movement of people, goods, money, technology and other contraband into, out of and throughout the United States. Across the country and around the world, HSI special agents launch and pursue investigations into transnational crime and violations of the customs and immigration laws of the United States.
Click on the topics below to learn more about each type of investigation HSI conducts.

Narcotics Smuggling
Identifying, disrupting & dismantling international drug trafficking organizations

Financial Crime
Disrupting transnational criminal organizations by targeting & seizing illicit profits

Child Exploitation
Protecting children from crimes of victimization

Transnational Gangs
Investigating gang leadership, members & associates in the United States & abroad

Labor Exploitations
Targeting employers involved in criminal activity & labor exploitation

Human Smuggling
Identifying, disrupting & dismantling transnational criminal human smuggling networks

Human Trafficking
Leading the global fight against human trafficking

Weapons Trafficking
Disrupting the illicit flow of weapons, firearm components & ammunition

Cybercrime
Investigating individuals & networks who commit online criminal activity

Identity and Benefit Fraud
Leading criminal investigations into document & benefit fraud

Forced Labor
Investigating forced labor criminal activity both domestically & internationally

Arms and Strategic Technology Proliferation
Preventing illicit export & transfer of sensitive technology & defense articles

Terrorism and National Security Threats
Applying the agency’s vast authorities to protect national security

Cultural Property, Art, and Antiquities Program
Investigating the illicit importation & distribution of stolen or looted cultural property

Intellectual Property Crime and Trade Fraud
Protecting intellectual property & combating illicit trade practices