Laredo CBP Officers Seize $2 Million in Methamphetamine, Driver Arrested
Written by admin, Jun 24, 2014, 0 Comments
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend seized a significant load of methamphetamine valued at $2 million during a routine vehicle examination.
“Utilizing an effective combination of technology, training and inspections experience our frontline CBP officers seized a significant load of hard narcotics,” said Jose Uribe, Acting CBP Port Director, Laredo. “Seizures like these reinforce the border security aspect of our mission and help to stem the flow of narcotics to our streets.”
The seizure occurred on Saturday, June 21, 2014 when CBP officers working at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge encountered a 2005 Chevy Malibu driven by a 25-year-old U.S. citizen from Laredo, Texas. CBP officers referred the driver and vehicle for a secondary examination. During the examination, CBP officers discovered 25 packages containing a total of nearly 65 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the vehicle. The estimated street value for the narcotics is $2 million.
CBP Field Operations at Laredo Port of Entry is part of the South Texas Campaign, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organizations.
