PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized alleged marijuana valued at $156,306.
“Our CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility remain vigilant to the CBP mission; this seizure is a great example of our commitment to keep the border safe by intercepting dangerous drugs,” said Port Director Efrain Solis Jr., Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
The seizure occurred on Nov. 1, when CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a white 1994 Freightliner tractor. After the conveyance was referred for a secondary inspection, CBP officers utilized a non-intrusive imaging (NII) system along with the help of a canine team to locate the narcotics. CBP officers extracted 28 packages containing a total of 781.53 pounds of alleged marijuana from the trailer.
CBP OFO seized the drugs. The case remains under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations special agents.