CBP Officers Seize more than $595K in Meth at Del Rio Port of Entry
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $595,000 worth of methamphetamine at the Del Rio Port of Entry on September 28. During a secondary inspection of a 2018 Ford Transit Van driven by a 59-year-old lawful permanent resident, officers found 81 packages containing 64.73 pounds of meth hidden in the vehicle. The estimated street value of the drugs is $595,185. Port Director Liliana Flores emphasized the importance of stopping narcotics at entry points, stating that this seizure reflects the effectiveness of their enforcement strategies. The driver was arrested, and a criminal investigation is underway.
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