CBP: Man tried to smuggle $656K in heroin
Jan. 20, 2021
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized these 28.92 pounds of heroin at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge on Jan. 16. The contraband had an estimated street value of $656,000.Courtesy photo /U.S. Custom and Border Protection
A man has been arrested as he tried to smuggle $656,000 in heroin through the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Vrayan Jonatan Romero Mier, 25, was charged with import and conspire to import heroin.
He arrived at the bridge on Saturday driving a 2006 Toyota Rav4. Romero Mier was referred to secondary inspection following a computer-generated alert, states an arrest affidavit.
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CBP officers seize $141K in marijuana at World Trade Bridge
Jan. 15, 2021
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U.S. Border Patrol agents said they seized these 709 pounds of marijuana at the World Trade Bridge. The contraband was valued at more than $141,000.Courtesy photo /U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $141,000 in marijuana at the World Trade Bridge, authorities said.
A 2003 Ford truck hauling a shipment of plastic household articles arrived at the bridge on Wednesday. The vehicle was referred for K-9 and X-ray inspection.
This resulted in the discovery of 661 packages within the shipment. The packages contained 709 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $141,799.