RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated in a press release that its officers at the Rio Grande City International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $549,275 in alleged cocaine concealed in a commercial vehicle.
“CBP utilized all available tools and resources to stop this smuggling attempt and prevent these drugs from entering our country,” said Port Director Rogelio Olivares, Rio Grande City Port of Entry.
The incident occurred on Dec. 2 when CBP officers at the Rio Grande City International Bridge cargo facility encountered a 2007 Kenworth tractor attempting to make entry to the U.S. from Mexico. The vehicle was selected for further inspection utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment. Physical inspection led to the discovery of 18 packages of alleged cocaine with a combined weight of 41.44 pounds (18.66kg) concealed within the vehicle.
CBP OFO officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
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