$2.5M in meth seized at International Bridge 2
March 8, 2021
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized approximately $2.5 million at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, authorities said.
The case unfolded on Saturday, when a CBP officer referred a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg for a secondary inspection. Authorities then discovered 126.67 pounds of meth following K-9 and X-ray inspections. The contraband had an estimated street value of $2,533,526.
The driver, a 24-year-old female U.S. citizen, was arrested pending further investigation. CBP officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations took over the case.
“CBP is responsible for facilitating the lawful flow of goods into the United States. This seizure illustrates the enforcement efforts that our officers perform in stopping illicit drugs and other contraband from entering our country,” said Acting Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry.
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LAREDO, TX U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $2.5 million in street value.
“CBP is responsible for facilitating the lawful flow of goods into the United States. This seizure illustrates the enforcement efforts that our officers perform in stopping illicit drugs and other contraband from entering our country,” said Acting Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry.
The enforcement action occurred on Saturday, March 6th, when a CBP officer referred a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg for a secondary inspection. The vehicle was driven by a 24-year-old female U.S. citizen traveling from Mexico. Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system inspection, CBP officers discovered a total of 126.67 pounds of alleged methamphetamine within the vehicle.
Laredo CBP officers seize over $2.6 million worth of meth at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection i Packages containing 132 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Laredo s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. /i
Posted at 3:25 PM, Mar 01, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-01 16:25:55-05
LAREDO, Texas â U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Juarez Lincoln Bridge say they intercepted methamphetamine totaling $2.6 million in street value last week.
âDrug trafficking organizations use continually evolving concealment techniques, to avoid detection,â said Acting Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry. âFortunately, CBP is equipped to stay abreast of the new trends.â