Stephanie Talton, Deputy Assistant Commissioner | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry recently intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine valued at $3.2 million. This operation took place over the weekend, marking a notable success in the agency's efforts to secure the nation's borders.
Port Director Tater Ortiz from the Brownsville Port of Entry stated, "Our CBP officers use different enforcement tools as they conduct their inspections to keep our borders secure and their efforts yielded this significant narcotics seizure."
The discovery occurred on Friday, October 18, during an inspection at the Veterans International Bridge. A 2006 Ford vehicle was directed to secondary inspection after initial checks. With assistance from a canine unit and a non-intrusive inspection system (NII), officers uncovered approximately 355.36 pounds of methamphetamine.
The street value of this seized narcotic is estimated at $3,267,643. Following the operation, both the drugs and vehicle were confiscated by CBP officers.
For updates on similar operations and other activities, follow the Director of CBP’s Laredo Field Office on social media platforms such as X (@DFOLaredo) and Instagram (@dfolaredo). Updates from U.S. Customs and Border Protection can also be found at @CBPSouthTexas.
CBP serves as America's frontline defense with more than 65,000 personnel dedicated to safeguarding land, air, and sea borders while facilitating legal travel and trade.
