HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized over $1.5 million worth of cocaine that was being brought from Mexico into Laredo, Texas.
The drugs were confiscated Sunday at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2006 Utility trailer for secondary inspection, officers said Tuesday.
A canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination allegedly revealed 50 packages containing nearly 114.37 pounds of cocaine within the trailer, officer said.
“Thanks to the vigilance and dedication of our CBP officers, a significant amount of cocaine was intercepted before it reached our communities,” Laredo Port Director Alberto Flores said. “Their commitment to securing the border and disrupting the flow of dangerous narcotics continues to play a vital role in protecting the public and upholding the integrity of our nation’s port of entry.”
Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport.com.
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