U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have seized methamphetamine valued at over $312,000. The incident occurred on June 1 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge when a 45-year-old Mexican citizen driving a Chevy Suburban was referred for secondary inspection. Officers discovered 15 packages containing a total of 34.03 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the vehicle.
Port Director Albert Flores commented on the seizure, stating, "As we begin to see increased traffic as local schools let out for the summer, our frontline CBP officers maintained their vigilance and stopped a significant load of methamphetamine." He added that such enforcement activities demonstrate the effectiveness of their border security mission in keeping communities safe.
The narcotics and vehicle were seized by CBP, while Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
CBP is recognized as America's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. With over 65,000 personnel, CBP aims to protect America across various domains while facilitating lawful travel and trade to ensure economic prosperity. The agency focuses on enhancing national security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.
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