In Fiscal Year 2010, CBP and ICE continued their commitment to cooperate and expand upon their efforts to seize goods that infringe on intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights. Through joint efforts to target and interdict infringing merchandise, and coordinated joint operations such as Operation Guardian, CBP and ICE have enhanced their intellectual property enforcement capabilities while continuing to facilitate the secure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
ICE consists of three directorates to accomplish the agency’s mission, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Management and Administration (M&A).