CBP Seizes Over $634,000 in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized cocaine valued at approximately $634,000 during an inspection at the Pharr International Bridge. The incident occurred on August 7 when agents detected irregularities in a non-intrusive inspection of a tractor-trailer coming from Reynosa, Mexico. A physical inspection revealed 18 packages of suspected cocaine weighing a total of 47.48 pounds (21.54 kilograms) hidden within the vehicle. The drugs and the tractor-trailer were confiscated, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has launched a criminal investigation. CBP officials continue to utilize their skills to intercept dangerous narcotics shipments.
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