$2.5M in meth seized at International Bridge 2
March 8, 2021
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized approximately $2.5 million at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, authorities said.
The case unfolded on Saturday, when a CBP officer referred a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg for a secondary inspection. Authorities then discovered 126.67 pounds of meth following K-9 and X-ray inspections. The contraband had an estimated street value of $2,533,526.
The driver, a 24-year-old female U.S. citizen, was arrested pending further investigation. CBP officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations took over the case.
“CBP is responsible for facilitating the lawful flow of goods into the United States. This seizure illustrates the enforcement efforts that our officers perform in stopping illicit drugs and other contraband from entering our country,” said Acting Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry.
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