CBP U.S. Border Patrol Agents In Southern Texas seize 6.8 pounds of Methamphetamine

Laredo, TX – On April 11, agents assigned to the Laredo North Station seized 6.8 pounds of methamphetamine at the IH-35 Checkpoint. While an agent was conducting an immigration inspection of the driver of a Ford Expedition, a service canine alerted for possible hidden people or contraband in the vehicle.

The vehicle was referred to secondary inspection where a canine alerted to a backpack that was in the back of the vehicle. As agents removed the backpack, they discovered a bundle of methamphetamine hidden inside the backpack. The contraband weighed 6.8 pounds and has an estimated street value of $217,600.00.

The methamphetamine, vehicle and subject were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

To report suspicious activity such as drug and/or alien smuggling, contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free telephone number at (800) 343-1994.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.