CBP seize $910K in meth at Hidalgo International Bridge

HIDALGO, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge on Tuesday seized over $910,000 in methamphetamine, according to a CBP news release.

The seizure occurred at the Hidalgo International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2009 Dodge, driven by a 48-year-old woman, for secondary inspection.

Officers conducted a secondary examination with a non-intrusive inspection system and CBP canines. The officers discovered 95 packages containing a total of 101.89 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the vehicle.

The narcotics had a street value of $910,903, according to CBP.

“Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance as summer travel traffic begins to fade and their effective application of inspection skill and technology yielded this significant seizure,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Laredo Port of Entry. “These types of seizures perfectly illustrate CBP’s efforts to protect our communities from the harm caused by the smuggling of hard narcotics.”

The narcotics and vehicle were seized by CPB. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and have begun a criminal investigation.

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