Texas Border Business
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry recently seized cocaine valued at more than $1 million hidden within a passenger bus.
“This hard narcotics seizure exemplifies CBP’s steadfast effort to keep our borders secure,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo Port of Entry. “This poison will not enter our streets thanks to the enforcement focus of our frontline officers.”
The seizure occurred on April 11 at the Hidalgo International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a commercial bus for secondary inspection. Following a canine and nonintrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered 36 packages containing a total of 78 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden within the seats of the bus. The narcotics have a street value of $1,042,034.
CBP seized the narcotics and the bus. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
