Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

Think before you take— #OnePillCanKill. ? An #NCIS Investigator recently briefed United States Naval Academy midshipmen on the dangers of fentanyl and other illicit narcotics as they prepared to leave for spring break. Even one counterfeit pill can have deadly consequences. This drug and alcohol awareness briefing kicked off a week-long information campaign by NCIS and the Naval Academy, equipping midshipmen with the knowledge to make safe choices, recognize the risks of illicit drug use, and report suspicious activity. ? If you have information on suspected drug activity, report it to NCIS via the NCIS Tips app or at?www.ncis.navy.mil. Reports can be made anonymously. ? #StaySafe #NCISTips

ICYMI: A former Navy Sailor recently pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to attack Naval Station Great Lakes on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps while he was on active duty. #NCIS and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Chicago Joint Terrorism Task Force aggressively investigated this activity using undercover operatives to prevent a potential attack and ensuring maximum accountability. The defendant now faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. NCIS remains committed to safeguarding our Navy and Marine Corps communities from terrorism threats to our warfighters. “This international joint terrorism investigation required a massive effort by the FBI and the NCIS Office of Special Projects to conduct surveillance, execute search warrants, utilize undercover techniques and review many gigabytes of computer data. Mitigating these increasingly complex terrorist threats is not something that NCIS, or the federal government, or any one law enforcement agency, can do alone, which is why we remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners to eliminate criminal, terrorist or counterintelligence threats to our warfighters and their communities.” – NCIS Director Omar Lopez ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/efzpdByT #NCIS #NationalSecurity #Counterterrorism #MissionFirst #Freedom #NCISintheNews #Readiness #PartnershipsinAction #Security #Navy #MarineCorps #MissionSuccess #DefendingtheHomeland #DefendingourNation #LawEnforcement

#NCIS is a civilian federal law enforcement agency uniquely responsible for investigating felony crime, preventing terrorism, and protecting secrets for the @USNavy and @marines. Read this recap of our latest stories: https://lnkd.in/eV27jqjY #SafeguardingWarfighters #ForceProtection #NationalSecurity #MissionFirst #NCIS #NationalSecurity #NCISintheNews #Readiness #PartnershipsinAction #Security #Navy #MarineCorps #MissionSuccess #DefendingtheHomeland #DefendingourNation #LawEnforcement

#NCIS proudly honored the exceptional dedication, impact, and achievements of our #SpecialAgents and Civilian staff at the Special Agent of the Year & Civilian of the Year Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico. ? Following the ceremony, we celebrated the 59th birthday of NCIS with a traditional cake-cutting, marking another year of excellence and service since former Secretary of the Navy Paul Nitze first established what was then known as the Naval Investigative Service in 1966 (see a copy of the SECNAV Notice included).? ? “These remarkable individuals have not only fulfilled the mission but have gone above and beyond … NCIS has countered crime by identifying subjects and bringing criminals to justice. Foreign espionage and insider threats have been mitigated. Fraud within the defense supply chain has been uncovered and prosecuted, safeguarding our technologies and systems. The Defense Industrial Base has been protected, ensuring our nation’s strength. Cyber threat actors have been identified, neutralizing those who seek to undermine our security … The achievements of our award recipients are a powerful reminder of the extraordinary things we can accomplish together. Based on the performance excellence of today’s award recipients, our focus and resilience as an agency is renewed – you are our next generation of leaders, and because of you we will continue to not only meet today’s challenges but will rise to meet tomorrow’s as well. Together, we will safeguard our nation for another 59 years and beyond. Because of you, we will carry on our legacy as a beacon of justice, security and resilience.” – Deputy Director for Operational Support Elizabeth Pierri ? Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients! Your dedication to safeguarding the U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps is truly commendable. ? Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing these outstanding professionals and celebrating our agency’s legacy.? ? #HonorServiceCommitment #NCISBirthday #SpecialAgentOfTheYear #meritocracy #leadingbyexample

#NCIS, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Washington Field Office, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of the Treasury announced coordinated efforts?yesterday?to disrupt and deter the malicious cyber activities of 12 Chinese nationals, including officers of the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Public Security, employees of a private PRC company, and members of Advanced Persistent Threat 27.? ? A federal judge in Washington, D.C.,?yesterday?unsealed two separate indictments that allege Chinese nationals Yin Kecheng, 38, a/k/a “YKC” and Zhou Shuai, 45, a/k/a “Coldface” violated various federal statutes by participating in years-long, sophisticated computer hacking conspiracies that successfully targeted a wide variety of U.S.-based victims from 2011 to the present-day. Arrest warrants have been issued for Yin and Zhou, both of whom remain fugitives. ? In July 2021, the NCIS Cyber Operations Field Office received notification of an intrusion into the network of an aerospace technology company that holds defense contracts. Analysis of the affected servers by NCIS revealed that malicious cyber actors likely employed by the Chinese government had targeted multiple U.S. Cleared Defense Contractors that had been awarded over $710 million in contracts by the US Navy and United States Marine Corps. ? “The defendants’ years-long hacking conspiracy to steal data from cleared defense contractors that support the U.S. military—among many other U.S.-based victims—and sell it to customers with ties to the Chinese government poses a significant threat to our national security. NCIS remains committed to working with the FBI and our law enforcement partners around the world to expose malicious actors who seek to undermine the cybersecurity of the Department of the Navy.” – NCIS Cyber Operations Field Office Special Agent in Charge Josh Stanley ? ???Read more:?https://lnkd.in/eG_4NPEg

The #NCIS Resident Agency Camp Lejeune Special Operations Unit, as part of a local drug task force, participated in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Maysville, N.C. on Feb. 21 resulting in the seizure of 4,000 grams of methamphetamine, over 1,000 grams of cocaine, as well as fentanyl, cash, and multiple vehicles and firearms.?A civilian known to supply illicit narcotics to active duty personnel was arrested as a result. ? #DidYouKnow Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times more potent than heroin, oxycodone and morphine. Just two to three milligrams of fentanyl can kill a person. The amount of fentanyl seized in this bust was equal to 316,000 milligrams. ? Thanks to our partners at?Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration , and the ATF?for helping protect our?United States Marine Corps?family in and around MCB?Camp Lejeune. ? “This joint investigation reflects the commitment of local and federal law enforcement partners to aggressively combat the distribution of controlled substances in communities where our warfighters and their families live and work.” – Special Agent in Charge Kelly Parrish of the NCIS Carolinas Field Office ? ???Read more:?https://lnkd.in/eWTi-BzY ? #USMC #warfighters #protectingtheforce #missionready #NCISinaction #partnershipsinaction #NCISinthenews #lawenforcement #defendthehomeland #missionalways #protectingthewarfighter

NCIS, in partnership with @Homeland Security Investigations, has arrested and charged a @U.S. Navy Reservist for bribery after attempting to obtain Department of Defense (DOD) identification cards for illegal Chinese nationals. The suspect, Raymond Andres Zumba, allegedly paid money to fraudulently acquire DoD identification cards at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and now faces up to 15 years in federal prison. ? “This case represents the importance of joint investigations by the NCIS Southeast Field Office and Homeland Security Investigations necessary to safeguard our critical military infrastructures by disrupting fraudulent, potential methods of access.” – Special Agent in Charge Norm Dominesey ? Unauthorized access to military installations, by illegal immigrants, terrorists, criminals and counterintelligence threats, pose a serious risk to operational security, personnel safety, and national defense. This case underscores NCIS' unwavering commitment to protecting warfighters, securing military infrastructure, and upholding the integrity of DoD security protocols—all of which align with the Secretary of Defense’s initiatives to enhance force protection and safeguard critical assets. ? #NCIS will continue to work alongside law enforcement partners to disrupt threats and protect those who serve. ? ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6GpKQ7D ? #NCIS #SafeguardingWarfighters #ForceProtection #NationalSecurity #MissionFirst #NCIS #NationalSecurity #Freedom #NCISintheNews #Readiness #PartnershipsinAction #Security #Navy #MarineCorps #MissionSuccess #DefendingtheHomeland #DefendingourNation #LawEnforcement

NCIS, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, has arrested and charged a US Navy Reservist for bribery after attempting to obtain United States Department of Defense identification cards for illegal Chinese nationals. The suspect, Raymond Andres Zumba, allegedly paid money to fraudulently acquire DoD identification cards at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and now faces up to 15 years in federal prison. ? “This case represents the importance of joint investigations by the NCIS Southeast Field Office and Homeland Security Investigations necessary to safeguard our critical military infrastructures by disrupting fraudulent, potential methods of access.” – Special Agent in Charge Norm Dominesey ? Unauthorized access to military installations, by illegal immigrants, terrorists, criminals and counterintelligence threats, pose a serious risk to operational security, personnel safety, and national defense. This case underscores NCIS' unwavering commitment to protecting warfighters, securing military infrastructure, and upholding the integrity of DoD security protocols—all of which align with the Secretary of Defense’s initiatives to enhance force protection and safeguard critical assets. ? #NCIS will continue to work alongside law enforcement partners to disrupt threats and protect those who serve. ? ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6GpKQ7D ? #NCIS #SafeguardingWarfighters #ForceProtection #NationalSecurity #MissionFirst #NCIS #NationalSecurity #Freedom #NCISintheNews #Readiness #PartnershipsinAction #Security #Navy #MarineCorps #MissionSuccess #DefendingtheHomeland #DefendingourNation #LawEnforcement

ICYMI: #NCIS Director Omar Lopez recently visited California and Arizona to see firsthand how NCIS is working to safeguard the 500 active-duty United States Marine Corps deployed to secure the #southernborder. Through #counterintelligence, #forceprotection, and close collaboration with the Marine Corps, @cbpgov, and local law enforcement, NCIS is ensuring #Marines can execute their mission safely and effectively. Just this week, NCIS coordinated the installation of a counter-UAS system near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ and the U.S.-Mexico border to assist in the protection of the installation and its service members from criminals involved in narcotics trafficking, human smuggling, and those who may espouse terrorist ideologies. “NCIS is fully committed to defending the homeland and safeguarding our warfighters,” said Director Lopez. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwKgf-Vm #NCIS #USMC #bordersecurity #warfighters #protectingtheforce #missionready #NCISinaction #partnershipsinaction #NCISinthenews #lawenforcement #defendthehomeland #missionalways #protectingthewarfighter

#NCIS remains committed to safeguarding our US Navy and United States Marine Corps communities from terrorism threats to our warfighters. Today, a former Navy sailor pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to attack - while he was on active duty -Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL, on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. NCIS and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Chicago Joint Terrorism Task Force aggressively investigated this activity using under cover operatives to prevent a potential attack and ensuring maximum accountability. The defendant now faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. “This international joint terrorism investigation required a massive effort by the FBI and the NCIS Office of Special Projects to conduct surveillance, execute search warrants, utilize undercover techniques and review many gigabytes of computer data. Mitigating these increasingly complex terrorist threats is not something that NCIS, or the federal government, or any one law enforcement agency, can do alone, which is why we remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners to eliminate criminal, terrorist or counterintelligence threats to our warfighters and their communities.” – NCIS Director Omar Lopez ?? Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gYvvu_NP #NCIS #NationalSecurity #Counterterrorism #MissionFirst #Freedom #NCISintheNews #Readiness #PartnershipsinAction #Security #Navy #MarineCorps #MissionSuccess #DefendingtheHomeland #DefendingourNation #LawEnforcement