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Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $36K in Cocaine at Gateway International Bridge

Release Date
Wed, 04/26/2017

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $36,550, hidden within a silver 2003 Ford Ranger.

“It is paramount that we maintain a robust enforcement posture in securing our borders,” said Port Director Petra Horne, Brownsville Port of Entry. “I congratulate our officers for their dedication to the CBP mission.”

Packages containing $36,550 in cocaine seized by CBP officers at Brownsville Port of Entry
Package containing $36,550 in
cocaine seized by CBP officers
at Brownsville Port of Entry.

The seizure took place on Tuesday, April 25, at Gateway International Bridge when a 24-year-old male Mexican citizen who resides in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, applied for entry into the United States driving a silver 2003 Ford Ranger. The vehicle was referred to CBP secondary for further examination after a primary inspection. In secondary, CBP officers discovered one package hidden within the vehicle. CBP officers removed the package which contained a total of 4.74 pounds of alleged cocaine.

The estimated street value of the narcotics from the seizure is approximately $36,550.

CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver and turned him over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021