LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Border Patrol Checkpoint on U.S. Highway 59 seized over 25 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated value of more than $973,940.
The case evolved on October 18 after Border Patrol agents assigned to the checkpoint near Freer, Texas encountered a white Chevrolet Aveo sedan at the primary inspection lane. As the driver was being questioned of their immigration status, a service canine alerted to the odor of narcotics and/or concealed humans. The vehicle was subsequently referred to the secondary inspection area for further examination.
pounds of methamphetamine at the Freer
Border Patrol checkpoint.
While at secondary, agents conducted a closer and thorough inspection of the car and discovered a false compartment in the front bumper. The agents were successful in finding 45 bundles which tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed 25.61 pounds. The narcotics and driver, a Mexican national, were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration while the car was seized by the U.S. Border Patrol.
To report suspicious activity such as drug and/or alien smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” App or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free telephone number at 1-800-343-1994.