LAREDO, Texas (Texas Insider Report) — “The drugs that were seized today pose a direct threat to our communities,” said Director Gregory Alvarez, after U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Field Operation Officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $1.2 million in one enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge.
“This was an excellent interception by our CBP officers, and a great example of the layered enforcement implemented by CBP,” Alvarez said.- RIGHT: Packages containing 56 pounds of methamphetamine, 16 pounds of heroin seized by CBP officers at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
During a canine and non-intrusive imaging inspection by CBP officers, seven packages were discovered containing a total of 16 pounds of alleged heroin. An additional 12 packages were also discovered containing a total of 56 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle.
The narcotics combined have an estimated street value of $1,217,738.
CBP officers seized the narcotics, and the case was turned over to U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) Special Agents for further investigation.
U.S. Customs & Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry.
CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States, while also enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.
