Crime
CBP Finds Nearly $1 Million Worth Of Cocaine In Elderly Mexican Man’s Car At Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers in Texas recently seized nearly $1 million worth of cocaine from a single vehicle and arrested an elderly Mexican man.
CBP officers at the Del Rio International Bridge at the Del Rio Port of Entry on May 9 referred a Chevrolet Captiva driven by a 75-year-old Mexican citizen for secondary examination using a non-intrusive inspection system.
A physical inspection revealed 32 packages hidden in a compartment within the seats of the vehicle. The packages contained a total of 69.71 pounds of alleged cocaine, carrying an estimated street value of $930,766.
“This significant narcotic seizure emphasizes the steadfast commitment our officers have to keeping our community safe,” said Port Director Liliana Flores, Del Rio Port of Entry. “These types of seizures reinforce the importance of CBPs mission to secure our borders.”
CBP seized the cocaine, and Texas Department of Public Safety officers arrested the driver and launched a criminal investigation.
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