Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize $35K in Cocaine at Gateway International Bridge

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine, valued at approximately $35,000, hidden under the clothing of a woman attempting entry into the United States.

“Our CBP officers remain vigilant as they continue to successfully keep narcotics from entering our country,” said Port Director Petra Horne, Brownsville Port of Entry. “Every load of narcotics intercepted by our officers is a significant seizure and a great contribution to our border’s security.”

The seizure took place on Nov. 7, at the Gateway International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 20-year-old female United States citizen from Brownsville, Texas driving a red 2003 Ford Focus for a secondary examination. During the examination, CBP officers discovered two packages hidden under the woman’s clothing.  CBP officers removed the packages containing a total of 4.54 pounds of alleged cocaine. The estimated street value of the seized narcotics is $35,000.

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