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Cargo Security

CBP officers seize over $8.4 million in methamphetamine at World Trade Bridge

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LAREDO, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street value. “Optimal targeting efforts were keen in foiling this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP personnel are persistent in protecting our Nation against dangerous and prohibited narcotics that pose a threat to our communities.” The seizure occurred on Tuesday, March 12 at the World Trade Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2021 Volvo tractor and trailer

De Minimis Shipment worth over $11 million stopped by Louisville CBP

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LOUISVILLE, Ky— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Louisville seized a de minimis shipment containing 35 counterfeit designer watches. The items were deemed to be inauthentic by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise , the agency’s trade experts, and if genuine, would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) over $11.7 million. The shipment arrived from Hong Kong and contained 35 watches bearing the protected trademark of Richard Mille. The watches were destined for a residence in Puerto Rico, and had a MSRP of $11.72 million, had they

CBP officers seize six and a half tons of methamphetamine at Eagle Pass Port of Entry, largest ever at a port

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EAGLE PASS, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Field Operations officers seized six and a half tons of methamphetamine valued at more than $117 million, the largest ever at a port of entry, in a single enforcement action. “This gargantuan methamphetamine seizure, the largest ever taken down by CBP officers at a port of entry, uniquely illustrates the serious narcotics threat our officers face on a daily basis and their effectiveness at utilizing our technological enforcement tools, expertise and experience to zero-in on these threats,” said Director, Field Operations Donald Kusser

CBP officers seize over $5.3 million in narcotics at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

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LAREDO, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized narcotics that totaled over $5,300,000 in street value. “These seizures highlight our officers’ commitment to interdicting illicit narcotics,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Laredo CBP officers continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture, successfully disrupting cross-border drug smuggling attempts.” The first seizure occurred on Monday, Feb. 12 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2006 Utility 4000

43 Seizures of weapon parts in the first 43 Days of 2024

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CHICAGO– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the International Mail Facility in Chicago seized a total of 117 weapon-modifying devices since January 1. In the first 43 days of 2024, Chicago CBP stopped 43 shipments carrying various parts used to modify weapons to either make them fully automatic or suppress the sound made by a gun shot. Officers seized nine shipments concealing a total of 55 pistol automatic fire conversion switches. There was one seizure containing five AR-15 “Auto Sear”, that convert a rifle to full automatic fire, and 33 seizures of shipments containing a

CBP officers seize over $9.5 million in hard narcotics at World Trade Bridge

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LAREDO, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $9,500,000 in street value. “Officers in the cargo environment interdicted and seized millions worth in alleged methamphetamine, an addictive synthetic stimulant that causes a significant number of deaths nationwide,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP remains committed to its border security mission while effectively facilitating lawful trade and travel.” The seizure occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 06 at the World

Deadly chemical compound intercepted by Cincinnati CBP

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CINCINNATI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Cincinnati seized a shipment containing the deadly, addictive, and illegal substance Tianeptine on January 26. Officers seized the 12 pounds for violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Tianeptine is an unapproved drug in the U.S. Although other countries have approved tianeptine, corporations are making dangerous and unproven claims that tianeptine can improve brain function and treat anxiety, depression, pain, opioid use disorder, and other conditions. Additionally, the Food and Drug

CBP officers seize over $3.6 million in hard narcotics at Laredo Port of Entry

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LAREDO, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge and Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized hard narcotics over the weekend that totaled over $3,600,000 in street value. “CBP officers did a phenomenal job in interdicting these illicit narcotics at our port of entry, “said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “These seizures will help keep dangerous drugs out of our communities, in turn denying criminal organizations the revenue derived from their sale.” The first seizure occurred on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the