CBP Officers Seize $1 Million Worth of Methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry

 R. Mitchell

Source: Conservative Daily News CDN

The first enforcement action occurred on March 8th, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge after a CBP officer encountered a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu making entry from Mexico. The vehicle was referred for a secondary inspection. Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system inspection, CBP officers discovered a total of three packages containing 9.52 pounds of alleged methamphetamine within the vehicle. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $190,477.

The second seizure, also on March 8, occurred at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, when CBP officers assigned to the cargo facility encountered a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado hauling a shipment of polyurethane decorations arriving from Mexico. The truck and shipment were referred for a secondary inspection. Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system examination, CBP officers discovered a total of 62 packages containing 40.38 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the shipment. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $807,677.

The narcotics have a combined street value of $998,154.

CBP seized the narcotics and one vehicle. The cases were turned over to U.S.

Source: Conservative Daily News CDN

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