Report bust nets $11.9 million of meth at Texas border crossing
Within the largest methamphetamine seizure in port historical past, U.S. Customs and Border Safety, Workplace of Discipline Operations officers at Del Rio, Texas Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at $11.9 million inside a tractor-trailer.
“It is a large seizure of methamphetamine, it’s largest within the historical past of the port and it displays the steadfast dedication of our officers to the CBP border safety mission and their efficient software of know-how, coaching, and expertise,” stated Port Director Liliana Flores, Del Rio Port of Entry.
The seizure occurred on Monday, Sept. 5, on the Del Rio Worldwide Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2016 Kenworth tractor hauling a cargo of diesel tank reservoir containers for a secondary inspection, in response to a press release from the CBP.
The tractor-trailer was referred for a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, ensuing within the discovery of 320 packages containing 1,337 kilos of alleged methamphetamine throughout the cargo.
CBP seized the narcotics. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Safety Investigations particular brokers are investigating the seizure.
