CBP informational reports show that CBP Agents assigned to the Camino Real International Bridge II on December 14th seized 12 packages containing 81.53 pounds of alleged crystal methamphetamine, when a CBP officer referred a white 2007 Ford Expedition for a secondary examination.
A canine and physical inspection followed by a non-intrusive imaging system scan of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of the drugs with an estimated street value of $1,630,522.
Agents working on December 19, at the Camino Real International Bridge encountered a 2003 white Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 29-year-old female, a citizen of the United States, and referred the vehicle for a secondary examination.
Officers conducted a canine and physical inspection, resulting in the discovery of 16 packages hidden within the vehicle. Twelve of the packages contained 28.9 pounds of alleged heroin and four packages containing 10.7 pounds containing alleged cocaine.
The second seizure occurred on December 20, when CBP officers assigned to the Camino Real International Bridge encountered a 2010 Suzuki SX4, driven by a 22- year-old man, a citizen of the United States, and referred the vehicle for a secondary examination. Officers conducted a non-intrusive imaging system inspection along with a canine and physical inspection, which resulted in the discovery of 10 packages containing 22.4 pounds of alleged crystal methamphetamine hidden within the vehicle.
The seized narcotics have a combined estimated street value of $1,185,595.
CBP Eagle Pass Port Director Paul Del Rincon and personnel continue working hard in assuring that all unlawful activity is detected. “Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods and the proficient use of technology play a key role in the interception of these dangerous drugs which harm our communities,” said Port Director Paul Del Rincon, Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
In recent years, law enforcement agencies have seen a huge increase in heroin, Methamphetamine, and other hard narcotics in our community.
“These highly addictive narcotics are a danger to anyone and our priority is to get them off the streets," stated Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber.