Texas Border Business
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled more than $704,000 in street value.
“This significant methamphetamine seizure is a direct result of our officers’ impeccable vehicle inspection skills and attention to detail,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Their vigilance and commitment to our mission play a vital role in safeguarding our communities and securing the border.”
The seizure occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 27-year-old male Mexican citizen driving a 2008 Ford Expedition for secondary inspection. Following a canine and nonintrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered a total of 12 packages containing 76.63 pounds of alleged methamphetamine within the subject’s personal belongings.
The narcotics have a street value of $704,654.
CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.
