“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize more than $233,000 in meth at the World Trade Bridge.
On May 24, a CBP officer referred an express consignment truck hauling various boxes of commercial merchandise for secondary inspection.
Further physical examination of an electric boiler resulted in the discovery of 22 packages containing a total of 26 pounds of meth within the commodity.
The narcotics had an estimated street value of $233,342. authorities said.
“Our frontline officers continue to maintain their vigilance while examining express consignment goods and uncovered a significant methamphetamine load,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
“The use of non-intrusive inspection technology coupled with officer experience contributed to this seizure.”
CBP seized the meth. Homeland Security Investigations special agents took over the investigation.
