Trump Administration delivers 6 straight months of zero releases at the border

Nationwide crossings remain 92% lower than the peak under the Biden administration

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released operational statistics today for October 2025 under President Donald Trump’s border security policies.

“The dedicated men and women of CBP have delivered another month of historic results – the lowest border crossings of any October in history,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “Six straight months of zero releases at the border. That’s real enforcement, real consequences. And with record tariff collections safeguarding America’s economic sovereignty, we’re operating the most secure border this nation has ever seen.”

Below is a snapshot of October’s key figures. Full monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s Stats and Summaries webpage.

Border Enforcement at Historic Levels

Illegal crossings in October remained historically low:

• 30,573 total encounters nationwide — 92% below the peak of the Biden administration’s 370,883
• 7,989 Border Patrol apprehensions on the southwest border — 95% lower than the monthly average of the Biden administration, and less than what was apprehended in five days in October 2024
• 258 USBP apprehensions per day on the southwest border — 95% lower than the daily average under the Biden administration, and less than the number apprehended every two hours under the Biden administration
• Zero parole releases — compared to 10,009 released by the Border Patrol under the Biden administration along the southwest border in October 2024

Visit for more encounter statistics.

Drug Interdictions That Save Lives

As the nation's border security agency, CBP is on the frontline against foreign terrorist organizations that threaten the safety and well-being of Americans by attempting to smuggle dangerous drugs into our country. CBP is uniquely positioned to detect, identify, and seize illicit drugs like fentanyl before they enter our communities.

Nationwide in October, seizures of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana (combined, by weight) increased 6% from September.

In October, CBP seized 968 pounds of fentanyl – a 50% increase from September. CBP seizures of marijuana increased 61% from September and seizures of heroin increased 188%.

Additional CBP drug seizure statistics can be found on the Drug Seizure Statistics webpage.

Tariff Enforcement & Economic Security

CBP plays a central role in executing the President’s tariff policy as trade enforcement and revenue collection authorities. This has included the implementation of 35 presidential tariff actions directed by the Trump administration. In October 2025 alone, CBP:

• Processed $254 billion in imports
• Identified $29 billion in duties owed

From Jan. 20 through Oct. 31, CBP collected:

• $238 billion from all tariffs, taxes, and fees

Through audits, targeting, and frontline import reviews, CBP is enforcing trade law and safeguarding America’s economic sovereignty.

Visit our Trade Remedies page for more.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 67,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.