McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A cache of weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition has been seized from vehicles recently at the Del Rio Port of Entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says.
The seizures occurred over a 72-hour period starting April 4 when CBP officers sent a van that was heading south into Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, for secondary inspection.
Officers say after the vehicle underwent a canine screening and nonintrusive inspection system scan, they found five weapons, 260 rounds of ammunition, 14 magazines and additional weapon components in the vehicle and trailer it was pulling.
On April 6, officers at the same port of entry say they discovered four weapons and 10 magazines hidden within a pickup that was also heading south into Mexico.
“These significant seizures serve as a resounding reminder of the hard work and dedication put forth by our officers on a daily basis,” Del Rio Port Director Liliana Flores said. “These types of seizures perfectly illustrate CBP’s resolute commitment to securing our shared border with Mexico.”
Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport.com.
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