U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently intercepted narcotics valued at over $3 million in two separate incidents. The enforcement actions took place over a 48-hour period, involving both passenger vehicles and cargo environments.

Port Director Carlos Rodriguez commented on the operations, stating, "Drug trafficking organizations don’t take holiday weekends off, and neither do we." He emphasized that CBP maintains its enforcement efforts throughout the year.

The first incident occurred on November 30 at the Hidalgo International Bridge. Officers inspected a grey Chevrolet SUV entering from Mexico using non-intrusive inspection equipment. During the physical inspection, they found 13 packages containing 15.60 pounds of heroin and 9.12 pounds of cocaine hidden within the vehicle. The street value of these drugs is estimated at $299,300 for the heroin and $121,800 for the cocaine.

The second incident took place on December 1 at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility. A tractor trailer arriving from Mexico was inspected with similar non-intrusive methods. Officers discovered 80 packages of cocaine weighing a total of 196.21 pounds concealed within a shipment of peppers. This seizure has an estimated street value of $2,619,800.

CBP OFO seized both the narcotics and vehicles involved in these encounters. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents have begun criminal investigations into these seizures.

For updates on such operations and other activities, follow CBP’s Laredo Field Office Director on X @DFOLaredo or Instagram @dfolaredo as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection @CBPSouthTexas.

CBP is recognized as America's frontline law enforcement organization with more than 65,000 personnel dedicated to protecting America across land, air, and sea borders while facilitating safe travel and trade.