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Published: 08 February 2021 08 February 2021
Pharr, Texas - Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility detected packages containing alleged fentanyl and cocaine worth $890,000 in a commercial tractor/trailer arriving from Mexico with fresh produce.
“Our frontline officers working at the commercial facility in Pharr continue to maintain their vigilance and dedication to the border security mission. This significant, poly-drug seizure is attributable to the effective use of all available tools and resources. Their efforts this weekend prevented these narcotics from reaching our communities,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
Border Agents Seize $2.2 Million In Meth
HIDALGO, TX – Customs and Border Patrol has confirmed border agents seized more than $2 million of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a pickup truck.
According to CBP, agents stationed at the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge stopped a 21-year-old woman from the U.S. attempting to enter from Mexico.
Using imaging and a cannine team, agents located 14 packages hidden within the vehicle.
The packages contained 114 pounds of meth with an estimated street value of $2,278,000.
The woman was arrested and turned over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations. The narcotics and truck were also seized.
“Our frontline officers continue to work hard and remain dedicated to the CBP mission of keeping dangerous drugs out of our communities,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “Interceptions of hard narcotics like this are indicative of the effectiveness displayed by our officers eve