U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry in Texas seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines, and ammunition during an outbound examination on Monday. The Texas Department of Public Safety has initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.
Port Director Liliana Flores of the Del Rio Port of Entry commented on the operation: “Our frontline CBP officers take CBP’s border security mission seriously, and this large outbound weapons seizure reflects our firm commitment and resolve to uphold that mission.” She further emphasized the importance of collaboration between state and federal law enforcement agencies in ensuring border security.
The seizure took place at the Del Rio International Bridge when CBP officers selected a southbound 2006 Ford F-350 van for a secondary inspection. An intensive examination, which included CBP canines and a nonintrusive inspection system, revealed 16 weapons, including three 5.56mm AR-style rifles, along with 26 magazines and 182 rounds of ammunition, some being .50-caliber rounds. The contraband and vehicle were handed over to Texas DPS.
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