U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seized approximately 935 pounds (424 kilograms) of cocaine concealed inside a flatbed cargo trailer chassis that arrived from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The estimated street value of the drugs is $6.7 million.
The seizure occurred on December 24 at the Port of San Juan during an inspection of inbound cargo on the passenger/roll-on/roll-off vessel M/V Kydon. Officers noticed irregularities in a flatbed cargo platform chassis and conducted further checks, including a K-9 search, which alerted them to the presence of narcotics. A closer examination led to the discovery of a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine.
San Juan Area Port Director Kian Tomas commented on the operation: “Our officers remain vigilant and dedicated to protecting our borders, even during the holiday season. This seizure highlights the commitment and professionalism of our team in preventing dangerous drugs from reaching our communities.”
CBP coordinated with the Puerto Rico Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations to extract the drugs from hidden compartments within the chassis. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
CBP describes itself as America's frontline—the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. According to CBP, more than 67,000 employees work across land, air, and sea operations to enforce safe travel and trade while enhancing national security through innovation and collaboration.
