LAREDO, Texas— Federal authorities get another multi-million dollar drug seizure in Texas
According to a news release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge seized narcotics that totaled over $10,122,000 in street value.
CBP said the seizure occurred on June 15 at the World Trade Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2013 D-13 Volvo hauling a shipment manifested as “polypropylene” for secondary inspection. Following a canine and nonintrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered a total of 1,100.79 pounds of suspected methamphetamine within the commodity. The narcotics have a street value of $10,122,012.
CBP seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
“This major interception reflects the steadfast dedication of CBP officers to protecting our communities from harmful drugs,” stated Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “The professionalism and thorough efforts of our officers are essential to our mission, and this achievement showcases the exceptional work carried out daily in the cargo environment.”
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