Texas Border Business
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector agents interdict three drug smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 400 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamines, and Xanax tablets.
Yesterday morning, Weslaco Border Patrol Station agents working near Donna, Texas, observed a vehicle load up suspected bundles of marijuana near the Rio Grande south of Weslaco, Texas. The vehicle began to head north and as agents approached the area, the driver made a U-turn back toward the river. The driver abandoned the vehicle and was not located. Agents seized the vehicle and over 200 pounds of marijuana, valued at more than $160K.
Later in the evening, Harlingen Border Patrol Station agents responded to a technology activation near Los Indios, Texas. Agents seized five bundles of marijuana that weighed over 200 pounds and arrested a national of Mexico after a thorough search of the area. The marijuana is valued at approximately $160K.
Today, Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents working at the Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint in Sarita, Texas, seized 2 grams of methamphetamines, a gram of marijuana, and Xanax tablets, following a canine alert. The case was turned over to Kenedy County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
