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BP seizes over 1 million dollars in heroin

Monday, 20 August 2012 21:01 Published in August 2012

 

Progreso, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Progreso International Bridge on Friday discovered alleged heroin valued at approximately $1,290,000 concealed within belongings being brought into the country by a Guatemalan citizen.  

On Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 CBP officers at the Progreso International Bridge encountered a man identified as a 46-year-old male citizen of Guatemala and who resides in Dallas, Texas. The pedestrian was referred to secondary for further inspection where CBP officers discovered 13 packages hidden within backpacks and shoes carried by the traveler. The 13 packages contained approximately 5.84 kilograms (12.9 pounds) of alleged heroin.

The alleged heroin from this seizure has an estimated street value of approximately $1,290,000. CBP officers seized the narcotics and turned the man over to U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

“A vigilant, multi-layered CBP enforcement posture has proven effective and resulted in the interception of these dangerous narcotics and the arrest of the alleged smuggler. I congratulate our officers for this exceptional seizure and arrest,” said Carlos Rodriguez, CBP Port Director, Progreso/Donna.

Lady Mavericks have youth this season

Friday, 17 August 2012 23:32 Published in August 2012
By Rey Sifuentes Jr.
 
     C.C. Winn High School’s varsity volleyball team has an almost completely new roster this season. Head Coach Corina Benavidez only has two starters back from last year’s roster - Caridad Garcia and Abigail Gonzalez. 

 

 

Sun Loan Company and Tax service officially opened its doors on Friday

with the assistance of the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce.  The new

business is located at 448 E. Main St. Suite 2.

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