Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized methamphetamine valued at over $820,000 in two separate enforcement actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first enforcement action occurred on April 2, 2021 at the Camino Real International Bridge II after in Eagle Pass, Texas. A officer referred a 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 for a secondary inspection. The vehicle was driven by a 61-year-old male Mexican citizen who applied for entry into the United States from Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system inspection, officers discovered a total of 28 packages containing 29.5 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within three ice chests inside the vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second seizure occurred on April 4t, 2021 at the Eagle Pass International Bridge I, in Eagle Pass, Texas when officers found a total of 11.9 pounds of methamphetamine in a 2007 Ford Edge taxi. The driver was a 60-year-old male United States citizen who was making entry from Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two interceptions have a combined street value of $828,489.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the narcotics, along with the 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne. Both men were arrested and the cases were turned over to local authorities for further investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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