#United States Postal Inspection Service

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Craziest/coolest crime story you know about the USPS?

The United States Postal Inspection Service has existed in some form longer than the united states itself has, when Benjamin Franklin appointed the first "surveyor" over oversee the mail (make sure there were no mail crimes happening) in, I think, 1772. They have a conviction rate of 98% which is probably because if you're dumb enough to do mail crimes and it's discovered I mean. If you do mail crime and no one ever learns about it, obviously you can't be charged, if you do mail crime and it's discovered and you get CAUGHT then I think the conviction rate is probably so high because they just have you dead to rights.

A fun fact related to mail crimes: The reason spam mail is listed as "To our friends at (address)" or "(name) or current resident" is because it is ILLEGAL to open mail for someone else. The only way they can mail out the coupons or whatever they might be selling to as many people as possible, and for it to be legal for the recipients to open it, is for who it's addressed to to be vague.

Annual reminder than if you think/know someone is stealing/damaging/destroying your mail then you can try to get in contact with your local postal inspector. They take these crimes very seriously, and it is a federal felony (in the US) called "Obstruction of Correspondence"

As for the craziest mail crime??? A person from the Postal Inspector Forensics Lab (probably not the actual name) was the person who realized all the bombs sent by the unabomber were the same person, and this is part of what led to his arrest. I don't know how much everyone is familiar with that case but he sent the bombs by mail.

Other than that the anthrax attacks in 2001 were done by mail, though I am not super familiar with it and couldn't tell you how crucial the Postal Inspectors were in figuring out the case.

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So, super fun fact, if you receive threatening physical mail, it is actually extremely easy to report to the United States Postal Inspection Service.

The USPIS has a hotline, so if someone sends you - let's say - a physical letter containing a death threat, you can call the number at that link and report it.

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the more well-known the agency confronting you is, the less trouble you're usually in. like if it's the cops at your door, it could just be a noise complaint. FBI might just be there for tweets. obviously, still bad, but... here, a comparison. if you have a run in with the CIA you're probably in trouble, but if you have a run in with the Office of Naval Intelligence then you've definitely fucked up. did you know the USPS has its own investigative force? and you might be thinking like, oh, as in some dudes in baby blue button-ups who search for missing mail - but no, these are uniformed, armed federal agents with all the authority that entails. they've got squad cars and such. and, like, these guys are serious. back in the late '80s to the early '90s, when electronic mail sorting first started to be rolled out, there were consistent issues with the machines having trouble scanning letters. it wasn't a super common problem, but it happened a lot, in multiple states. anyway, the USPS eventually realised two things - first, that the problems persisted even after the machines themselves were replaced (at great expense); and second, that they were really limited to michigan and some surrounding states, with only rare occurrences elsewhere which might be unrelated. anyway, that was enough to get the United States Postal Inspection Service to take interest. if somebody was sending dangerous materials though the mail which were messing with the scanning machines, it was probably endangering postal workers too. this was pre-9/11, so the idea it was terrorism wasn't taken too seriously, and the investigation didn't get much support. anyway, it takes months of waiting for machines to break down, cataloguing the mail they'd been handling, cross-referencing it, etc, to narrow down the source of the mail to somewhere south of detroit. kinda goes cold for a while, since the mail's scanned in big batches and finding the common link takes a *lot* of data and work. anyway it's like october '91 now and they think they've finally got it. they've found a specific batch that's tripping the machines up, and they're going over it with a fine-tooth comb when an agent's pager starts freaking out. after experimenting, they realise that whatever's fucked with the scanning machines has also fucked with the pager, and they realise it might be putting out radiation. biiig 'oh shit' moment. they isolate the whole batch and get a big medical checkup, but they're alright. geiger counter picks up nothing. what they *do* find, however, is that there are like 60 letters in there that are each putting out small amounts of non-ionising EM radiation. so, basically safe to handle, but together they're enough to flip some bits in the janky '80s tech they've got and cause occasional scanning errors. and, get this, they're all from the same address. they track this place down, and it's this guy running a sort of bird sanctuary in his backyard. he's australian, and sells like, courses for avoiding getting attacked by birds - and he spends a lot of time hanging around these birds, right? so they take the guy in for questioning, and they literally can't even have recording equipment on the table with him without it glitching, he's almost cooking popcorn here. they question him, and he tells them about his business, how he like, teaches people specific hand gestures to scare away birds and whatever, and they start grilling him on whether he's been exposed to any chemicals or anything, because of the letters. and the guy, when he hears about the letters, suddenly goes like 'ohhh', and explains. cus he gives people grades on their performance and sends them a handmade certificate after they complete the course, right? so they're like 'why the fuck are your letters irradiated' and he just tells them 'Thats My Crow Wave Gradiation'

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GUYS!!! Stop saying Coyle is singing his ABCs wrong!!

"T, P, D, A, T, F, C, I, A, F, B, I, U, S, P, I, S, D, O, D, S, S, S, U, S, A."

He's not singing his ABCs he's just using the same tune, they're all acronyms

TPD = ?*

ATF = Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

CIA = Central Intelligence Agency, 

FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation, 

USPIS = United States Postal Inspection Service,

DOD = United States Department of Defense,  

SSS = Selective Service System, 

USA = United States of America

Okay? So let's all stop saying he's uneducated or illiterate because he's definitely not. Pre-Sinyala Coyle kept "obsessively complete notes" according to Clyde Perry's account, and furthermore just look at his pretty handwriting on the evidence boxes, that's not an uneducated scrawl. Coyle is willfully ignorant, but he's not lacking in basic literacy skills.

"But Leon, why did he misspell Guilty as Giltee on the Scapegoat?"

Well, friend, I don't entirely know. But as he's spelt it correctly in other places, he probably did it on purpose, matching his dialect to emphasise his point. Maybe he just forgot about the U and by the time he'd started carving the L he knew he needed to commit to his fuck up.

*Sooo I have some theories as to what TPD could stand for.

Total Permanent Disability. In one of Coyles' dialogues, he mentions his Father losing his foot in the Battle of Hürtgen Forest. That injury would likely see him permanently disabled and unable to work as he had before (it's implied that Coyles' parents were cattle ranchers), therefore he would be entitled to welfare checks.

Tulsa Police Department. Tulsa and Blackwell are within 2 hours drive of each other and it's very possible that Coyle completed his training at the Tulsa Police Academy before going on to work for the Blackwell Police Department. Tulsa also has history of violent racism, which would appeal to Coyle.

Tactical PSYOPS Detachment/United States Psychological Operations. There was extensive use of psychological operations in World War II, and given everything that the Outlast Trials are about I think this is a worthy contender.

Tobacco Products Directive. This was the only other thing I could think of that would make sense in conjunction with Coyle, but it's a European Union directive, and therefore I think it's unlikely this is what Coyle is referring to, but I still thought it was worth mentioning.

If you have any better ideas please feel free to share them!

A big big thank you to my friends in the Coyle Crew: @misa-bun @soggy-bean and @mortisdeth for their help in researching, theorising and giving me moral support when I thought I was about to lose it

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Safely navigating DIY T – acquisition and health

A lot of the safety tips in terms of navigating online will come from this video, which is actually about safely navigating reproductive procedures post the overturning of Roe v Wade, but the safety advice works especially well here. If any questions are not answered here please feel free to shoot me an ask. Google Doc for easier navigation, says all the same stuff as here.

First off if you haven't already, check the transmasc guide on the DIY HRT Wiki, this post is made with the assumption you have already read that. -      General internet safety

When searching for and purchasing DIY T (especially injections), use the TOR browser with a VPN. This will keep your internet privacy as secure as possible, and the VPN will change your IP enough to make it look like it was accessed from a different location.

I personally use Proton, it’s a free VPN with an optional paid upgrade. The free version will connect you to either the US, Netherlands, or Japan.

Proton also has its own email service. Some of the sources where you can receive DIY T from may require you to make an account. I recommend using an email through Proton for this because it is end-to-end encrypted. If the site asks for a phone number just put in a repeating order of 0 to 9. 

-      Safety when purchasing T

Some sites where you can get DIY T will only allow the purchase through use of bitcoin or other forms of cryptocurrency. I know and understand we all have our thoughts on crypto and it’s use in the modern day, but unfortunately this is just how things are when navigating this.

The least scam-possible way I have seen when purchasing bitcoin, is to go through CashApp. They have an option to purchase and sell bitcoin in the app. I personally used this when buying DIY T to stock up in the case shit hits the fan. It’s pretty direct in purchasing and selling, sending is where it may get a bit tricky.

The source for DIY T listed on the DIY HRT Wiki will send you an email once you confirm your order, and you will be prompted to send the bitcoin through either a QR code or directly to a bitcoin address. I had a bit of trouble with the QR code, so what I had to do was type in the direct address. This will not bring up the company’s name, it will just allow the option when the address is fully typed.

If you are able to use a credit/debit card, what I recommend is using cash to purchase a prepaid visa and using that to order your T or otherwise online. This will make sure the transaction is not attached to your bank account.

-      Receiving T safely

I highly recommend getting your DIY T sent to a PO Box, and not your home address. The United States Postal Service is in personal experience – really secure and discrete. And even if your package does not fit in your box, you will be given a slip to take to the counter, and they will give you your package there.

When ordering, try to order from a warehouse based in your country. This is to avoid the hassle of it going through customs. But if you must order abroad, it is still very unlikely that your order will be stopped in customs. They do not open packages to check them, instead they use an x-ray machine. If your order does get stuck in customs, it’s likely because there’s an issue with paperwork, and not the order itself.

-      Administering T safely

When performing a T injection, make sure your supplies are sterile. Not just clean, sterile. Inspect the packaging of your syringes, needles, etc. If there is a tear or hole, do not use it.

For your T vials, yes, it is okay to draw from them multiple times. You can sterilize the vial by using isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or an alcohol swab. You’re likely to not use the entire vial in one injection, so just keep it in a safe place, many even recommend keeping it refrigerated between doses.

Most if not all T vials will say to administer only via intramuscular, but you can still administer this subcutaneously. Even the vials I get through my doctor say For IM Use Only. It’s okay to administer it SubQ.

If you have trouble administering injections like I did for a while, I recommend this auto injector. You load the syringe into the device and press a button. The needle will go in and you just push the plunger down. This device is technically intended for insulin injections, but it works just fine for other injections.

My recommendation is to use an 18g needle to draw, and a 1/2in 25g needle to inject. This has left me with the least discomfort and uneasiness with injecting.

-      Blood work

If you’re on T, it’s recommended you get your labwork done at least every 3 months.

As someone who’s been given the run around in the medical field for reasons unrelated to my transition, I forever recommend ordering labs from Request a Test. This is something that is very common to do, I even ordered my own ANA test when I had to get other labs done for my work. Request a Test does not take insurance unless it’s through an HSA card. When ordering from RaQ, you will be prompted to select which LabCorp or QuestDirect facility you want the order sent to. I personally recommend LabCorp, especially considering the QuestDirect Testosterone test is only available for males. 

You will want to order at a minimum, a T level total test or a T level free test, and a CBC and CMP. The CBC is to help check for polycythemia, and CMP is to help check your liver function.

If you are worried about you ordering your T levels and that being found out, you can also order an at home testosterone test kit. The blood samples are collected through lancets similar to what is used by diabetic patients.

-      Acquiring T gel

Unfortunately there are not a whole lot of sources to get T gel from. But that does not mean they do not exist.

I personally have been using this brand called Androgenesis in between my injections, and it has been working really well. I take 50mg of T every two weeks, and when I got my bloodwork done recently my levels were >400, even when it’s really close to my next shot day.

You can order Androgenesis either directly from their site, or you can order it off of amazon. NOTE, that the standard formula on amazon can not be sent to a PO Box or amazon locker, because the site classifies it as a “potentially dangerous substance”. However the enhanced formula can be sent to a PO box or amazon locker and it works the exact same way.

Another site is Predator Nutrition (odd name but bear with me).

I am still waiting for my order, but I’d recommend either their EpiAndrogel or their Alpha Gel depending on which one is in stock at time of purchasing.

I also recommend keeping an eye out on Need2BuildMuscle. Their gel is currently out of stock, but from what I’ve seen it works quite similarly to AndroGel.

As of 08/02/2024 (Aug. 2nd), I did find sources for packets of 1% Androgel, which you can find here and here

Please note the brand name Androgel sources are ones I unfortunately have not been able to verify personally so please proceed at your own discretion, but the sources *are* listed on hrtcafe.net.

-      Who to tell?

No one *. If you doctor doesn’t know you’re on DIY T, do not bring it up. Don’t go talking about it all willy-nilly in the grocery store or whatnot.

*The exception is paramedics. If you are having a medical emergency, it’s probably a good idea to tell any emergency medical provider that you’re on testosterone so they can treat you properly. Remember, tell the cops nothing, tell the ambulance everything. The people on the ambulance are there to save your life, and I can guarantee they’ve dealt with circumstances far more severe than someone self-administering a specific hormonal medication. I say this as someone who’s on first aid at their place of work – and had to patch someone's hand after they were injured when I worked retail. 

tagging @mythical-moonlight

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A man has been charged after a stabbing spree that left four people dead and several injured in Rockford, Illinois.

Four people were killed, while seven others were injured, in the attack across “multiple scenes” at around 1.15pm on Wednesday.

Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd said her department received multiple calls and that when officers arrived, they found three victims deceased, while another was declared dead on arrival in the hospital.

Those killed were a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man and a 22-year-old man.

“We have a suspect in custody who is being interviewed at this time,” Chief Redd said on Wednesday, adding that they did not have any other suspects currently.

On Thursday morning, it was reported that 22-year-old Christian Soto had been charged with multiple counts of murder/intent.

Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana told reporters that they were dealing with various addresses in the area.

One victim had multiple stab wounds to her hands and face, the Sheriff said, adding that a Good Samaritan who came to help her had also required medical treatment.

It was reported one of the victims was a mail carrier, with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service confirming this toThe Independent on Thursday morning.

“The Postal Inspection Service can confirm that a United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier was one of the victims in yesterday’s incident in Rockford, IL,” a spokesperson said. “At this time, there are no additional details we can provide, as this is an active investigation. Postal inspectors are working with the Rockford Police Department in this investigation.”

In a statement released to My Stateline, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said city leadership was shocked by the “horrific act of violence.”

“We can report that the suspect is in custody and the threat has been neutralized,” Mayor McNamara said. “Now that he is in custody, our primary concern is ensuring that our community members directly impacted by this violence are supported throughout their healing and recovery.

“We have multiple jurisdictions working on multiple crime scenes to develop an understanding of what transpired in an effort to prevent this from happening again. We will continue to provide updates,” the mayor said.

While law enforcement are expected to give an update around 11.30am local time, a vigil to remember the victims has been planned for 2.30pm at the intersection of Charles Street and Eggleston Road in the city.

The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking news brand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. We have grown a huge, global readership of independently minded individuals, who value our trusted voice and commitment to positive change. Our mission, making change happen, has never been as important as it is today.

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United States Postal Inspection Service Parahuman Unit

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THIS USER IS A VICTIM OF UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE DEATH SQUADS

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pour one out, me hearties, there’s one less yo ho on the seas tonight:

Bad News, Bookworms: Popular E-Book Pirating Site Z-Library Gets Taken Down: The website now displays a page that reads "This domain has been seized by the United States Postal Inspection Service in accordance with a court order."

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Suspicious mail containing white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states

The FBI and Postal Service are investigating suspicious mail containing a white powder substance that was sent to election offices in at least 16 states this week, according to an ABC News canvass of the country. None of the mail has been deemed hazardous so far – and in one case, the substance was determined to be flour – but the scare prompted evacuations in some locations. Election offices in New York, Tennessee, Wyoming, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Colorado received the suspicious packages. Similar suspicious mail was addressed to offices in additional states – Arizona, Georgia, Connecticut and Maryland among them – but investigators intercepted them before they reached their destination. A hazmat crew from the National Guard’s Civilian Support Team investigates after a suspicious package was delivered to election officials at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Jefferson City, Mo. office on Sept. 17, 2024. Summer Ballentine/AP The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service said in a statement Tuesday that they were investigating letters containing white powdery substances. A law enforcement source said at this point none of the packages were believed to be hazardous. “We are also working with our partners to determine how many letters were sent, the individual or individuals responsible for the letters, and the motive behind the letters,” the statement read. At least some of the packages were signed by the “United States Traitor Elimination Army,” according to a copy of a letter sent to members of the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center obtained by ABC News. The Oklahoma State Election Board Office inside the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, was one of at least five states in the U.S. which election officials received suspicious packages on Sept. 16, 2024. Sean Murphy/AP Election offices office in Kansas and Wyoming were evacuated on Monday, officials said, and the ventilation system in the Missouri secretary of state’s office in Jefferson City was briefly shut off as a precaution. The North Carolina Board of Elections did not receive any packages with white powder, but an official there told ABC News they are putting in place new safety precautions in light of the incidents in other states. This latest incident marks the second time in the past year that suspicious mailings containing a white powdery substance were sent to election offices. Last November, similar envelopes were sent to elections offices in five states — four of which tested positive for fentanyl, the FBI said at the time. In the intervening months, several offices have taken steps to train staff on how to handle poisonous material sent in the mail. In Milwaukee, for example, election workers recently received training on how to administer Narcan. The National Association of Secretaries of State released a statement urging an end to the “threatening and intimidating actions towards election officials” during recent election cycles. “This must stop, period,” the statement read. “Our democ­racy has no place for political violence, threats or intimidation of any kind.” Source link via The Novum Times

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Currently hyperfixating on the United States Postal Service. Reminder for anyone who needs to hear this for any reason but if someone is stealing your mail/destroying your mail/trying to interfere with the delivering of your mail for any reason, that is a federal felony. To report them call 877-876-2455 or go to the official United States Postal Inspection Service's government website (for those not in the US see if the same may be applicableto you). This function of them isn't well known but I've known several people who've had their mail interfered with by abusive family members and stuff. If this is happening to you, report it, they take it VERY seriously. .

Like up to five years in prison and max 250k in fines serious (not to mention they'd also be a felon with all those restrictions), though these laws may have variance depending on your state, look them up, the law is called Obstruction of Correspondence.

Also that's why junk mail sent to your address will say "to (name) or current resident" or "to our friends at (address)", because legally you aren't allowed to open mail not addressed to you. They need to word it more vaguely on purpose to make it legal for you to get the coupons or whatever.

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I just got one of these scam texts so beware

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NORTH TEXAS Suspects admit guilt in USPS robberies

Two men face up to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to their roles in eight mail carrier robberies this year in North Texas, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

Louis Dixon and Jerrad Coleman, both 18, were charged in April with one count each of robbery of property of the United States and conspiracy to rob and unlawfully possess property of the United States, the release said.

Dixon pleaded guilty last Wednesday, and Coleman pleaded guilty Tuesday.

The men “trawled the streets” of the Dallas-Fort Worth area looking for postal service letter carriers to rob with the hopes of obtaining an Arrow Key, which is a master key used to gather mail deposited in blue collection boxes, according to court documents. The keys are prized by mail thieves, the release said. It allows them to illicitly access mailboxes to steal mail, checks, credit cards and other sensitive information. The robberies Dixon and Coleman pleaded guilty to occurred between January and April in Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco. They robbed some of the carriers at gunpoint before fleeing in vehicles and using, selling or disposing of the master keys, according to the release. “The U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will never cease placing employee safety as one of our top priorities,” Kai Pickens, inspector in charge at the Fort Worth Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, said in the release. “Let this serve as a warning to anyone who seeks to harm and traumatize our employees: The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will utilize every resource to find you and bring you to justice.”

Inspector in Charge Sep 2023 - Present · 11 mos — Fort Worth, Texas U.S. Postal Inspector

Aug 2004 - Present · 20 yrs Assistant Inspector in Charge

Inspector in Charge Kai Pickens, Fort Worth Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

kai.pickens@uspis.gov

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11 people indicted for soaking paper in drugs and smuggling

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Ohio announced indictments against 11 people for their roles in an elaborate scheme to smuggle synthetic drugs into prison.

The indicted individuals have been identified as:

Roy Kahn, 48

Christopher Adams, 41

Irwin Jose Vargas, 43

Manuel Lopez, 58

Wayne Fabian, 47

Giuseppe Cellura, 45

Brian Perez-Ayala, 38

Andres Garcia, 41

Jesus Parra-Felix

Miguel Forteza-Garcia, 35

Eduardo Rivera-Ocana, 36

According to the indictment, Kahn was the leader of a multi-state drug ring that obtained synthetic narcotics, including the lethal drug fentanyl, from China and distributed the drugs to inmates in federal prison between 2015 and 2018.

The drug pages would be used to create photographs, books and pamphlets, such as Harry Potter coloring books, and fake legal documents that would be brought into the prisons by suspects who impersonated actual attorneys.

The drug-infused paper would be sold to inmates for significant profits, often charging at least $500 for a sheet of drug-infused paper.

“The job is (expletive)…they drown those sheets…and then they hang them…like photographs, they have them with clips and leave them to dry,” Vargas stated according to the indictment.

All the defendants, with the exception of Kahn, Adams, Lopez and Cellura, are currently in federal prison.

“Concealing dangerous, deadly, illegal drugs and smuggling into prisons by any method in order to profit from incarcerated drug users is quite crafty, but utilizing infusion methods onto paper causes extreme risks to innocent people who may handle the paper." FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Hughes said.

The FBI, Federal Bureau of Prisons Joint Information Sharing Initiative, the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service assisted in the investigation.

Kahn’s organization then used these drug pages to create photographs, books and pamphlets, such as Harry Potter coloring books. They also used the drug pages to create legal mail such as briefs and motions bearing the names of real attorney or fictitious attorney personas they created. The purpose of these actions was to circumvent prison security.

Inmates paid Kahn, Vargas and others through the Bureau of Prisons’ payment system, money orders, wire transfers and other means. Kahn, Vargas and others engaged in a variety of money laundering techniques to make these payments appear legitimate.

Kahn then used the profits from the prison drug smuggling scheme to finance the purchase of more fentanyl analogues and other opioids from China for further distribution in the United States.

The indictment details how the defendants charged at least $500 for a sheet of drug-infused paper. Vargas stated: “The job is badass…they drown those sheets…and then they hang them…like photographs, they have them with clips and leave them to dry,” according to the indictment.

If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense and the characteristics of the violations.  In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Joint Information Sharing Initiative, the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Cronin and Elliot Morrison.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt.  A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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How Does USPS Deliver in Canada?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) plays a crucial role in international mail delivery, including to Canada. While USPS does not operate delivery services within Canada itself, it collaborates closely with Canada Post, the national postal service of Canada, to ensure that mail and packages sent from the United States reach their Canadian destinations efficiently and reliably. This process involves several steps and logistical considerations, all designed to facilitate cross-border postal services.

The Process of USPS Deliveries to Canada

When a USPS mail item is destined for Canada, it begins its journey like any domestic mail within the United States. The sender can choose from a variety of USPS services, such as First-Class Mail International, Priority Mail International, or Priority Mail Express International, depending on the urgency and required features of the delivery. These options offer different delivery speeds, tracking capabilities, and pricing structures, allowing senders to select the service that best meets their needs.

Once the mail item is prepared and dropped off at a USPS facility, it undergoes standard processing within the United States. This involves sorting at local and regional USPS processing centers. The item is then directed to one of USPS's international service centers, which are strategically located near major airports and logistics hubs to facilitate the transition to international shipping.

Customs Clearance

A critical step in the cross-border delivery process is customs clearance. Before any mail or package can enter Canada, it must pass through customs inspection. USPS collaborates with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that outgoing international mail complies with U.S. export regulations. This step includes verifying the contents of the package, ensuring all necessary customs forms and declarations are accurately completed by the sender.

Upon arrival in Canada, the mail item undergoes another customs inspection by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This agency checks the package to ensure it complies with Canadian import regulations. Factors such as the declared value, nature of the contents, and applicable duties or taxes are assessed. Efficient customs processing is crucial to avoid delays and ensure a smooth delivery process.

Handover to Canada Post

After clearing customs in Canada, the mail item is handed over to Canada Post for the final leg of its journey. Canada Post takes responsibility for sorting and delivering the mail item to its intended recipient. This involves transporting the item to regional sorting facilities, where it is further processed and directed to local post offices for final delivery.

Canada Post employs a comprehensive network of postal workers and delivery vehicles to cover the vast and diverse geography of Canada. From urban centers to remote rural areas, Canada Post ensures that mail items reach their destinations. The collaboration between USPS and Canada Post is underpinned by international postal agreements, ensuring that standards and expectations for service quality and delivery times are maintained.

Tracking and Customer Service

One of the key features of USPS's international services to Canada is the ability to track mail items. USPS provides tracking numbers for services such as Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International, allowing senders and recipients to monitor the progress of their shipments online. Once the item is handed over to Canada Post, tracking information is updated to reflect the status within Canada’s postal system. This seamless tracking capability enhances transparency and customer satisfaction, providing peace of mind for both senders and recipients.

Customer service is another important aspect of cross-border deliveries. USPS and Canada Post both offer support to handle inquiries, resolve issues, and provide information about international shipping. Customers can contact USPS for queries related to the initial stages of the shipment, while Canada Post addresses concerns that arise once the item is within Canada.

Challenges and Solutions

Despite the efficiency of the USPS-Canada Post partnership, cross-border mail delivery can face challenges. These may include customs delays, logistical disruptions, and seasonal variations in mail volume. Both postal services work continuously to address and mitigate these issues. For instance, during peak holiday seasons, USPS and Canada Post enhance their operations to handle increased volumes, ensuring timely deliveries.

Customs delays can sometimes occur if packages are incorrectly declared or if additional scrutiny is required. To minimize such delays, senders are encouraged to accurately complete all customs documentation and provide detailed descriptions of the package contents. Clear labeling and adherence to shipping guidelines also help expedite the customs clearance process.

Conclusion

The delivery of USPS mail in Canada is a well-coordinated effort between the United States Postal Service and Canada Post. This collaboration ensures that mail items sent from the United States are processed, cleared through customs, and delivered efficiently across Canada. By understanding the steps involved—from initial processing in the U.S. to final delivery in Canada—customers can appreciate the complexities and reliability of international postal services. Tracking capabilities and robust customer support further enhance the experience, providing a dependable solution for cross-border mail delivery. Through continuous improvement and adherence to international postal agreements, USPS and Canada Post maintain a high standard of service, facilitating smooth and efficient mail delivery between the two countries.

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Matthew Perry's Death Being Investigated by United States Postal Service

Matthew Perry’s death is mobilizing multiple federal agencies — TMZ has learned the DEA’s now getting assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in its efforts to find the person who gave the actor the ketamine that killed him. Law… from TMZ.com https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/21/matthew-perry-death-being-investigated-by-united-states-postal-inspection-service/