U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Texas intercepted nearly half a million dollars’ worth of methamphetamine from a vehicle driven by a U.S. citizen attempting to enter the United States.
On Saturday, Aug. 9, CBP’s Office of Field Operations officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, Laredo Port of Entry, stopped a 2011 Ford van for secondary inspection after a nonintrusive system and a canine alerted them.
Officers discovered three packages containing 47.09 pounds of methamphetamine hidden among the driver’s personal belongings. The drugs carried an estimated street value of $433,009.
“I commend our CBP officers for their exceptional vigilance and commitment to safeguarding our nation,” said Port Director Alberto Flores. “Their dedication and keen attention to detail were instrumental in intercepting these dangerous narcotics before they could harm our communities.”
CBP seized the drugs and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and opened a criminal investigation.
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