“Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance and utilize their inspections skills and experience as holiday traffic starts to increase,” said Port Director Paul Del Rincon, Eagle Pass Port of Entry.  “Our CBP officers’ hard work, perseverance and utilization of canines and our non-intrusive imaging systems resulted in the interception of this significant load of methamphetamine.”

 The seizure occurred on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Eagle Pass International Bridge I when a CBP officer referred a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by a 36-year-old Mexican citizen female for a secondary examination. Upon a canine and non-intrusive imaging system inspection by CBP officers, a total 44.18 kg. (97 pounds) of alleged methamphetamine was discovered. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $1,946,220.

  CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested and the case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.