U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at over $990,000 on March 16 after discovering the drugs hidden inside plastic buckets at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
The seizure is significant as it demonstrates ongoing efforts by border officials to prevent illegal narcotics from entering the country. The incident involved a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that was referred for secondary inspection, where officers used a canine and nonintrusive inspection system to find two buckets labeled as waterproofing acrylic containing a total of 107.71 pounds of suspected methamphetamine.
"The discovery of methamphetamine concealed within buckets highlights the fine detection tactics and attention to detail our officers employ every day," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "CBP’s unwavering commitment to enforcing the law and protecting our communities ensures that dangerous narcotics are kept out of our country."
According to CBP, the street value of the seized narcotics is $990,489. The drugs were confiscated by CBP officers, and Homeland Security Investigations special agents are currently investigating the case.
CBP describes itself as America's frontline and states that its more than 67,000 employees work across land, air, and sea to enforce safe travel and trade while enhancing national security through innovation and collaboration.
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