BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS –
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged crystal methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $42,064, hidden under the clothing of a pedestrian attempting entry into the United States.
    “The attempt to smuggle narcotics comes in different sizes and in every possible way. Brownsville’s CBP officers conducting primary inspections intercepted this alleged load of crystal methamphetamine via the pedestrian lanes. I applaud our CBP officers for this seizure and arrest,” said Port Director Petra Horne, Brownsville Port of Entry.  
     On Thursday, March 12, CBP officers working primary at the Gateway International Bridge encountered a man as he arrived at the port of entry as a pedestrian. The man, identified as an 18-year-old United States citizen who resides in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico was referred to CBP secondary for further examination after a primary officer selected him for inspection. CBP officers working in secondary discovered two hidden packages on the man’s body under his clothing. CBP officers removed the packages and discovered a total of 2.1 pounds of alleged crystal methamphetamine.
     The estimated street value of the narcotics from this seizure is approximately $42,064. CBP officers seized the narcotics, arrested the alleged smuggler and turned him over to Homeland Security Investigations special agents for further investigation.