Packages containing over 500 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Texas border crossings.
Federal agents seized over $5 million worth of narcotics in three separate incidents at the Texas border with Mexico over the weekend.
March 27 cocaine seizure
The first seizure happened on March 27 at the Camino Real International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 28-year-old female United States citizen driving a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban for secondary inspection.
CBP officers discovered 25 packages containing a total of 57.09 pounds of suspected cocaine within the vehicle’s floorboard. The narcotics have a street value of $762,392.
Packages containing 57 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
March 29 meth seizure
The second incident happened on March 29 at the Eagle Pass International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 45-year-old male Mexican citizen driving a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse hauling a trailer for secondary inspection.
CBP officers discovered 107 packages containing a total of 237.21 pounds of suspected methamphetamine within the trailer’s floorboard. The narcotics have a street value of $2,120,581.
Packages containing 237.21 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
March 30 meth seizure
The third incident happened on March 30 at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility referred a commercial tractor trailer traveling from Reynosa, Mexico for a secondary inspection.
CBP officers discovered 1,055 packages of alleged methamphetamine with a combined weight of 297.62 pounds (135kg) concealed within a shipment of carrots. The methamphetamine has an estimated street value of $2,660,580.
What they're saying:
"The criminal element is always thinking of ways to get their narcotics through our international crossings, but as this seizure aptly illustrates, our CBP officers are experts in their field and use all available tools and technology to thwart these smuggling attempts," said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
Packages containing nearly 298 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge.
The Source: Information in this article comes from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.