U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have seized cocaine valued at over $4,800,000 in street value. The seizure took place on June 3 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.
Port Director Alberto Flores emphasized the significance of this operation: “This cocaine seizure at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge highlights CBP’s commitment and the vital role of advanced technology in our daily operations.” He further stated that by employing nonintrusive inspection systems and intelligence-driven targeting, their team is effectively disrupting narcotics trafficking to safeguard communities.
The incident involved a 2013 empty Fontaine trailer that was subjected to secondary inspection. A canine unit and nonintrusive inspection system examination revealed 149 packages containing 363 pounds of alleged cocaine hidden within the trailer.
The estimated street value of these narcotics is $4,851,052. Following the discovery, CBP seized the drugs while Homeland Security Investigations special agents are conducting an investigation into the matter.
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CBP serves as America's frontline border protection agency with more than 65,000 personnel ensuring security across various domains including land, air, and sea. They focus on facilitating safe travel and trade while enhancing national security through innovation and collaboration.
