Hidalgo, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized over
$1,500,000 worth of methamphetamine and arrested a Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
man on Wednesday.
On May 30, 2012 a maroon 1995 Ford
Ranger pickup truck arrived at the Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge driven
by a 48-year-old male Mexican national from Reynosa. The lone male traveler
presented his Mexican border crossing card to the CBP officer and was referred
to secondary for a more thorough examination. In secondary officers discovered
35 packages weighing approximately 54.30 kilograms (119.70 pounds) of alleged
methamphetamine which were concealed within the pickup’s bed. CBP seized the
narcotics which have an estimated street value of approximately $1,795,000 and
the vehicle as well.
The male traveler was released to the
custody of Homeland-Security Investigations (HSI) agents for further
investigation.
“This is a significant seizure involving
hard narcotics that our officers discovered and prevented from entering the
country,” said Efrain Solis Jr., Port Director, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas.
“Seizures of this magnitude are attributable to the dedication, vigilance and
exceptional inspectional techniques of our CBP officers with the use of
available technology and tools.”
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 official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and
terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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