CBP Seizes $3.7 Million in Cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Hidalgo seized cocaine worth $3,723,654 during an enforcement action on June 24. The officers inspected a commercial tractor trailer disguised as carrying cucumbers, leading to a canine alert and further examination. They found 112 packages containing 126.5 kilograms (278.88 lbs.) of suspected cocaine. Port Director Carlos Rodriguez emphasized the ongoing threat of narcotics and the CBP's commitment to border security. The narcotics, along with the tractor and trailer, were seized, and a criminal investigation has been initiated by Homeland Security Investigations.
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