On May 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass International Bridge in Texas intercepted over $1.7 million worth of mixed narcotics hidden inside a passenger vehicle. The 1995 Ford Explorer, driven by a 39-year-old female Mexican citizen entering from Mexico, was selected for inspection.
Utilizing nonintrusive equipment and a canine team, officers conducted a physical inspection of the vehicle. They discovered 39 packages of alleged cocaine, weighing 95.94 pounds, 11 packages of alleged methamphetamine, weighing 26.10 pounds, and six packages of alleged heroin, weighing 14.68 pounds. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $1,281,054 for the cocaine, $240,020 for the methamphetamine, and $246,673 for the heroin.
Port Director Pete Beattie of the Eagle Pass Port of Entry commented, “We remain committed to working closely with our federal, state, and international partners to prevent dangerous drugs from entering our communities. These efforts underscore our mission to safeguard the American public while facilitating lawful trade and travel.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the narcotics and vehicle, and the driver was arrested following the operation. CBP, recognized as the nation's largest law enforcement organization, continued its commitment to enhancing national security and facilitating lawful trade and travel.
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