Texas Border Business
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working in Freer, Texas seized methamphetamine that totaled over $3,000,000 in street value.
The incident occurred on Nov. 29, when a Border Patrol agent assigned to the Freer Border Patrol Station was working his assigned duties when he arrived to assist Duval County Sheriff Deputy with a vehicle stop. A Border Patrol canine was also called to assist and the Service canine alerted to the vehicle. The vehicle was transported to the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Highway 59. A non-intrusive scan was conducted that revealed anomalies in the rear bumper. Agents discovered numerous bundles inside the vehicle.
Duval County Sheriff Office took custody of the driver, narcotics, and vehicle.
