U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones Meets with Miami International Airport Leadership to Strengthen Public Safety and Federal Partnerships

MIAMI - United States Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones met this week with Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of the Miami International Airport (MIA) and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, along with senior members of his leadership team: Andria Muñiz-Amador, Chief of Staff and Senior Strategic Advisor; Mark Hatfield Jr., Director of Security; and Tony Quintero, Associate Aviation Director for Governmental Affairs. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination between MIA and federal prosecutors to ensure a secure, efficient, and resilient international gateway for the millions of passengers who travel through Miami each year.

Joining the U.S. Attorney were First Assistant U.S. Attorney Yara Klukas and Border and Immigration Crimes Enforcement (BICE) Section Chief John Grivner. BICE is the new criminal-enforcement section created to prioritize immigration offenses, border-related crime, human smuggling, passport and document fraud, and international narcotics interdictions. The section works closely with DHS, CBP, HSI, and airport law enforcement partners to safeguard the integrity of the border and protect the traveling public.

During the meeting, leadership discussed current trends in international smuggling, airport-based narcotics trafficking, passport fraud, and threats to aviation security. The U.S. Attorney's Office and MIA committed to expanding information-sharing, improving rapid coordination for interdiction cases, and strengthening joint responses to emerging threats.

U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones stated:

"Miami International Airport is one of the busiest and most important international gateways in the country, and it thrives because of the leadership of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Airport Director Ralph Cutié. Their commitment to safety, efficiency, and public service sets the standard for how a world-class airport should operate. Our Office will continue to work hand in hand with MIA to protect travelers, secure our border, and ensure that anyone who threatens the safety of this airport is held accountable. Today's meeting reflects a shared mission to keep Miami safe and to protect one of our most important national assets."

The U.S. Attorney's Office and MIA leadership will continue regular coordination to support joint enforcement efforts and airport security initiatives.

For additional information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, visit justice.gov/usao-sdfl.

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