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CBP Officers Seize Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry

Release Date
Tue, 05/03/2016

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this weekend seized alleged cocaine valued at more than $1 million at Laredo Port of Entry in one enforcement action.

Packages containing 141 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry

Packages containing 141 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry

“Our CBP officers utilized their training and interviewing skills to intercept this significant amount of narcotics,” said (A) Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Their hard work and enforcement efforts serve as a great example of their commitment to secure our borders while facilitating legitimate travel.”  

The incident occurred on Friday, Apr. 29, when a CBP officer at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge referred a 2005 Ford F-250 pickup hauling a utility trailer driven by a 42-year-old male Mexican citizen from Laredo, Texas for a secondary examination. A canine and non-intrusive inspection by CBP officers resulted in the discovery of 58 packages allegedly containing 141 pounds of cocaine valued at $1,090,040.

CBP officers seized the vehicle and narcotics. The subject was arrested and the case was then turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021