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