BROWNSVILLE: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the B&M International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $92,820, hidden within a gray 2010 Honda Accord.
“This seizure is another success in keeping our country secure,” said Port Director Petra Horne, Brownsville Port of Entry. “Our CBP officers have done a great job in keeping these narcotics off our streets.”
The seizure took place on Tuesday, Apr. 5, at the Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge when a 25-year-old male United States citizen, who resides in Brownsville, Texas, applied for entry into the United States driving a gray 2010 Honda Accord. The driver was referred to CBP secondary for further examination. With the help of a non-intrusive imaging system which detected anomalies within the vehicle and a K-9 unit, CBP officers discovered five packages hidden within the vehicle. CBP officers removed the packages which contained a total of 12.04 pounds of alleged cocaine.
The estimated street value of the narcotics from the seizure is approximately $92,820.
CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver, and turned him over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.
