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DHS shifts HSI to immigration, cutting fentanyl investigations 31%

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 6:44 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security shifted HSI agents toward immigration enforcement, cutting fentanyl investigation time.
The DHS Office of the Inspector General reported a 31% drop in fentanyl-related investigation hours.
Immigration enforcement hours rose by more than 800% between fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
The inspector general urged a staffing review of HSI.
ICE pledged to implement the review by June 30, 2027.

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Story summary

U.S. Department of Homeland Security shifted HSI agents toward immigration enforcement, cutting fentanyl investigation time.
The DHS Office of the Inspector General reported a 31% drop in fentanyl-related investigation hours.
Immigration enforcement hours rose by more than 800% between fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
The inspector general urged a staffing review of HSI.
ICE pledged to implement the review by June 30, 2027.