Illegal Drugs Seized by Border Patrol At Texas Border

CBP Officers Seize Nearly $500K in Hard Narcotics at Laredo Port of Entry This Weekend

08/08/2016 04:54 PM EDT

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this weekend seized nearly half a million dollars in alleged hard narcotics during a two-drug seizure at the Laredo Port of Entry "Our officers utilized their experience-honed...

Brownsville CBP Seizes $141,976 in Methamphetamine at Gateway International Bridge

08/08/2016 04:13 PM EDT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine at the Gateway International Bridge. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at...

Eagle Pass CBP Officers Seize More Than $500K in Methamphetamine at Port

08/09/2016 11:38 AM EDT

EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized alleged methamphetamine valued at more than half a million dollars at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. CBP officers retrieved 19 packages ofmethamphetamine hidden in the floorof the...

CBP Officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge Seize $174K in Cocaine From Brothers

08/10/2016 05:04 PM EDT

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $174,420 worth of alleged cocaine from two brothers as they attempted to enter the U.S. from Mexico. “This seizure...

CBP Field Operations Seizes Over $800K in Marijuana at the Pharr International Bridge

08/10/2016 04:03 PM EDT

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized alleged marijuana valued at $812,836 over the weekend. “Our CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge...

CBP Officers Seize $103K in Methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry

08/15/2016 11:48 AM EDT

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a noteworthy amount of alleged crystal methamphetamine inside a tractor at Laredo Port of Entry. “Being vigilant at all times is a key component ingrained into our officers...

Brownsville Port of Entry CBP Officers Seize $214,540 in Cocaine at Gateway International Bridge

08/17/2016 09:47 AM EDT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $214,540, hidden within a black 2005...

CBP Officers Seize $190K in Cocaine at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge

08/17/2016 12:43 PM EDT

LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Lincoln-Juarez Bridge this weekend seized more than $190,000 in cocaine hidden in a vehicle. “This seizure underscores the steadfast commitment of our frontline officers to carrying...

CBP Officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge Seize Nearly $637K in Cocaine

08/17/2016 12:08 PM EDT

ANZALDUAS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge intercepted $636,820 worth of alleged cocaine from a woman as she attempted to enter the U.S. from Mexico. “Keeping these...

CBP Reminds Public that Peyote is a Prohibited Item

08/17/2016 03:11 PM EDT

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge has recently encountered multiple interceptions of a pain relief cream containing peyote which is a prohibited substance...