U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted a significant quantity of cocaine, valued at $2,700,300, from a passenger bus. The incident took place on February 24 when CBP officers stopped a commercial passenger bus entering from Mexico for inspection.
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez of the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry stated, "Our CBP officers continue the tireless work of intercepting large amounts of narcotics to safeguard our border."
During the inspection, which involved non-intrusive equipment and canine teams, officers discovered 80 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 208.16 pounds (94.42 kg) hidden within the vehicle. Additionally, $22,051 in currency was seized from the driver and passengers as suspected proceeds from illicit activities.
The CBP Office of Field Operations seized both the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations arrested the driver and six passengers, launching a criminal investigation into the matter.
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CBP stands as America's frontline in law enforcement, operating as a unified border management agency with over 65,000 personnel committed to protecting America across various domains while facilitating safe travel and trade.
