CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize Six Liter Bottles of Alleged Liquid Cocaine
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jan 24, 2011, 0 Comments
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry working amid chilly temperatures Thursday seized alleged liquid cocaine contained within six liter bottles of beer during a routine examination.
The seizure occurred on Jan. 20 at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge . A CBP officer referred a 2004 Jeep Liberty driven by a female 34-year-old with a 36-year-old male passenger, both of them U.S. citizens from Laredo , for a secondary examination. In secondary, CBP officers conducted an intensive examination of the vehicle and discovered discrepancies in six liter bottles of beer. Further examination revealed that the bottles contained alleged liquid cocaine. The street value of the alleged liquid cocaine would vary depending upon various factors including final weight and purity following laboratory analysis.
CBP officers turned the pair over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation and seized the vehicle and the contraband.
“Our frontline officers made effective use of their observational and inspections skills and seized a significant amount of liquid cocaine,” said Joe Uribe, Acting CBP Port Director, Laredo . “Their vigilance and attention to detail helps keep our borders safe and secure.”
