LAREDO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — U.S. Customs and Border Safety officers on the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled greater than $1,200,000 in road worth in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions.
Containers stuffed with 56.39 kilos of methamphetamine discovered hidden inside a car at Laredo Port of Entry. (credit score: U.S. Customs and Border Safety)
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“Narcotic interdiction continues to be a key aspect within the development of the CBP border safety mission on the Laredo Port of Entry as demonstrated by these two vital seizures,” mentioned Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “These drug seizures illustrate the optimistic outcomes of outstanding inspections work undertaken by our Laredo CBP officers, and their tireless dedication helps stem the move of unlawful medicine coming into the nation.”
The primary enforcement motion occurred on Monday, Dec. 13, when a CBP officer assigned to the Juarez Lincoln Bridge referred a 2006 Honda Accord for a secondary examination. The automobile was pushed by a 46-year-old male Mexican citizen making entry from Mexico. Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system examination, CBP officers found a complete of 56.39 kilos of methamphetamine hid inside the car. The narcotics had an estimated road worth of $1,127,873.
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The second seizure occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 15, when a CBP officer assigned to the Juarez Lincoln Bridge referred a industrial bus making entry from Mexico for secondary inspection. Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system examination, CBP officers found a complete of 4.71 kilos of methamphetamine hid inside the bus.
A 22-year-old male Mexican citizen passenger was interviewed in reference to the alleged narcotics try. The narcotics had an estimated road worth of $94,356.
The 2 seizures mixed had an estimated road worth of $1,222,229.
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CBP officers seized the narcotics and one car. Each males have been arrested, and the circumstances have been turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Safety Investigations particular brokers for additional investigation.
