U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at over $498,000 in a recent operation. The enforcement action took place on February 7 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge when officers directed a 2020 Honda CR-V for further inspection.
Port Director Albert Flores praised the officers' efforts, stating, "The experience and tenacity of our frontline CBP officers combined with the effective use of non-intrusive inspection system technology resulted in the takedown of this load of cocaine."
During the secondary examination, which included CBP canines and advanced inspection technology, officers found 15 packages containing approximately 37 pounds of cocaine hidden inside the vehicle. The drugs have an estimated street value of $498,940.
In response to the discovery, CBP confiscated both the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents arrested two Mexican citizens involved—a 70-year-old driver and a 49-year-old passenger—and launched a criminal investigation into the incident.
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CBP is recognized as America's largest law enforcement organization and operates as a unified border management agency globally. With over 65,000 personnel, it aims to safeguard U.S. borders across land, air, and sea while facilitating legal travel and trade to support national economic prosperity.
