The drugs were discovered in 2 separate incidents on the same night at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
E-350 at the same bridge. CBP said that the truck was traveling from Mexico and had a shipment of seat cushions. After the truck was inspected by dogs and the same"non-intrusive imaging system inspection," CBP agents discovered over 1,000 pounds of what was alleged to be marijuana within 400 different packages. The marijuana has an estimated street value of over $200,000, according to CBP.After the narcotics were seized by CBP agents, they were turned over to special agents with U.S.
"Attempts to smuggle contraband through commercial supply chains are increasing," Laredo Port of Entry Director Alberto Flores said."CBP's continued robust enforcement posture and dedication to border security operations has led us to major narcotic interdictions at our cargo facilities." Earlier this month, CBP agents stationed at the Veterans International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas made a similar seizure, after they discovered over $107,000 worth of cocaine hidden within a BMW.
According to data from CBP, throughout 2021, over 400,000 pounds of narcotics have been seized by border agents. There have been over 20,000 drug seizure events over the past year, according to the data.was directed to Alberto Flores' comments in the release after reaching out to CBP for comment Customs and Border Protection agents in Texas recently seized over 1,000 pounds of marijuana, shown above.
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