Texas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents seized more than $730K worth of drugs in three separate incidents.
On February 15, 2020, Rio Grande City (RGC) Agents observed several subjects loading a white Chevrolet minivan with bundles of narcotics near the Rio Grande in Garceno, Texas. Mobile units responded to the location and, upon arrival, discovered the minivan abandoned. An immediate search of the area revealed several bundles of marijuana in the nearby brush. The bundles weighed over 470 lbs., with an estimated value of $377,000.00. The suspects were observed absconding into Mexico.
A short time later, RGC Agents in La Rosita, Texas, observed a maroon Chevrolet Suburban approach the river and load up with several bundles of narcotics before it proceeded to drive north. As agents responded to the scene, the vehicle changed its course and headed back towards the river. Agents encountered the abandoned Suburban with several bundles of marijuana inside. The bundles weighed over 216 lbs., with an estimated value of $173,000.00.
Almost simultaneously, RGC Agents in La Casita, Texas observed a white Mercury Grand Marquis driving north from the river heading towards FM 1430. The suspect made a U-turn and headed south towards the river upon observing the responding units. The suspect abandoned the vehicle and agents were able to recover several bundles of marijuana. The marijuana weighed over 127 lbs., with an estimated value of $103,000.00.
The cases remain under investigation and the Border Patrol is processing all subjects accordingly.
The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.Â
