Crime
Border officers seize more than $690,000 of hard narcotics in Texas
When the tractor and trailer were referred for a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, the narcotics were discovered
July 18, 2022 6:15pm
Updated: July 18, 2022 6:28pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Laredo, Texas seized almost 90 pounds of hard narcotics worth around $690,000 last Friday, the agency reported.
The CBP officers intercepted a 2003 Freightliner tractor on July 13 at the World Trade Bridge that allegedly contained a shipment of air conditioner parts from Mexico, according to a news release published by the agency.
When the tractor and trailer were referred for a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, the narcotics were discovered.
Border Patrol Officers and Office of Field Operations (OFO) that the 90 pounds of cocaine were distributed among 32 packages. The narcotics found have an estimated street value of $691,650, the CBP said.
Two for two: For a second time this week, @CBPSouthTexas officers at World Trade Bridge seize a load of cocaine hidden within a tractor trailer. This haul was valued at $690K. More: https://t.co/wWF3Sf5Wbv pic.twitter.com/UIpxlp3cgk
— CBP South Texas (@CBPSouthTexas) July 15, 2022
CBP seized the narcotics and the trailer. The seizure is being investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigation special agents.
"Attempts to smuggle contraband through commercial supply chains are increasing," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "Our continued dedication to maintaining a robust border security operations posture has led us to major narcotic interdictions at our cargo facilities."
