U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry have intercepted a significant quantity of methamphetamine valued at over $1.7 million. The discovery was made during a routine inspection on May 13.
Port Director Rogelio Olivares commented on the operation, stating, "Our frontline CBP officers utilized an effective combination of technology and inspections experience to take down this significant load of methamphetamine in a passenger vehicle." He emphasized the ongoing drug threat and the importance of maintaining border security.
The incident involved a 26-year-old Mexican woman driving a 2016 Kia Sorrento. She was directed to secondary inspection at the Rio Grande City International Bridge, where canine units and nonintrusive examination methods were employed. Officers uncovered 83 packages containing approximately 191.40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle.
The narcotics, with an estimated street value of $1,760,015, were confiscated along with the vehicle. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) took custody of both the drugs and the driver for further investigation.
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CBP is recognized as America's primary law enforcement organization tasked with safeguarding borders across land, air, and sea. With over 65,000 personnel, CBP aims to secure safe travel and trade while supporting economic prosperity through innovative practices.
