U.S. Customs and Border Protection press release
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio International Bridge this week seized more than $1.1 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
The seizure occurred Sept. 11 at the Del Rio International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2014 Ford van hauling a utility trailer for secondary inspection.
CBP officers conducted a secondary examination that included utilization of a non-intrusive inspection system and CBP canines. Upon conducting a closer physical examination, CBP officers discovered eight packages containing a total of 124.78 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within planters in the trailer. The narcotics had a street value of $1,115,472.
CBP seized the narcotics and turned them and the driver, vehicle and trailer over to the Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office, which has initiated a criminal investigation.
Port Director Liliana Flores, Del Rio Port of Entry “These drugs will not be entering and causing further harm to our communities.”
