Originally published CBP Officers Seize More Than $600K in Cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge on by https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/border-security/cbp-officers-seize-more-than-600k-in-cocaine-at-hidalgo-international-bridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbp-officers-seize-more-than-600k-in-cocaine-at-hidalgo-international-bridge at Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge, intercepted $647,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed within a vehicle.
“As this latest interception clearly illustrates, our frontline CBP officers continue to work tirelessly to keep harmful narcotics off American streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
On Aug. 9, CBP officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge encountered a Buick SUV attempting to make entry to the U.S. from Mexico. A CBP officer selected the vehicle for inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team. Physical inspection led to the discovery of 20 packages of alleged cocaine with a combined weight of 48.45 pounds (21.98 kg) concealed within the vehicle.
CBP OFO officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
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Originally published CBP Officers Seize More Than $600K in Cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge on by https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/border-security/cbp-officers-seize-more-than-600k-in-cocaine-at-hidalgo-international-bridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbp-officers-seize-more-than-600k-in-cocaine-at-hidalgo-international-bridge at Homeland Security
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