CBP Officers at Del Rio Port of Entry Seize $74,000 in Marijuana Hidden in Vehicle
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jan 25, 2012, 0 Comments
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Monday seized alleged marijuana valued at $74,000 hidden in a vehicle driven by a local woman.
The seizure occurred on Jan. 23 at the Del Rio International Bridge . A CBP officer referred a 2003 Ford Taurus driven by a 45-year-old female U.S. citizen from Del Rio for a secondary examination. In secondary, CBP officers conducted an intensive examination of the vehicle and discovered discrepancies in the dashboard area. Further examination revealed 64 packages hidden throughout the vehicle containing a total of 74 pounds of alleged marijuana. The marijuana has an estimated street value of $74,000.
CBP officers turned over the driver to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation. CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle.
“This is a significant narcotics seizure and it reflects the perseverance and dedication of our frontline officers to apply their experience, training, canines and high tech tools to keep our borders safe,” said Michael Perez, CBP Port Director, Del Rio . “Stopping narcotics loads of any size is all part of a day’s work for our CBP officers at the port.”
