CBP officers seize over $318K in cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $318,000 in street value.

“Thanks to the vigilance and dedication of our CBP officers, another significant seizure of cocaine has been stopped at our border,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This interception is a reminder of the critical role our agency plays in protecting the community from dangerous narcotics.”

The seizure occurred on Monday, May 26, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 51-year-old male United States citizen driving a 2010 Ford F-150 for secondary inspection. Following a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered a total 10 packages containing 23.85 pounds of alleged cocaine within the vehicle.

The narcotics had a street value of $318,497.

CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. The driver was arrested, Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure. 

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