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Big rig caught hauling broccoli — and cocaine

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Big rig caught hauling broccoli — and cocaine
CBP OFO seized the narcotics, tractor and trailer. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation.
PHARR, Texas — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge last weekend were able to seize more than $880,000 in cocaine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling broccoli, according to a media release.

“Our frontline CBP officers continue to exercise resolute vigilance, utilize their training, experience, technology and the end result is this significant seizure of cocaine,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

On November 22, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor trailer making entry from Mexico. The tractor trailer was selected for inspection, which included utilization of non-intrusive inspection (NII) equipment. After physically inspecting the tractor trailer, officers discovered 28 packages containing 65.96 pounds (29.92 kg) of alleged cocaine concealed within the conveyance. The cocaine has a total estimated street value of $880,725.

CBP OFO seized the narcotics, tractor and trailer. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation.

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Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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Big rig caught hauling broccoli — and cocaine

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it’s got 2 b super tough- the immigration job (especially since there’s probably children involved. Reading that they are training chaplains is AWESOME! THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS U CAN DO IS PRAY PRAY PRAY, thank you 4 doing this job and 4 being n the work force GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

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