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Brownsville CBP Officers Intercept Body Carrier and Seize $134K in Methamphetamine at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge

Release Date
Tue, 07/14/2020

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the narcotics, valued at approximately $134,921, hidden under the clothing of a man attempting entry into the United States.

“Our CBP officers’ vigilance and commitment to keep our borders secure allowed them to intercept these dangerous narcotics and keep them from entering our country,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.

Package containing 6.74 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at B&M Bridge in Brownsville, Texas.
Packages containing 6.74 pounds of
methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at B&M
International Bridge.

The seizure took place on Sunday, July 12, at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge when an18-year-old male United States citizen who resides in Brownsville, Texas, attempted entry into the United States through the pedestrian lane and was referred to secondary.  While in the secondary inspection area, CBP officers discovered one package hidden under the man’s clothing.  CBP officers removed the package, which contained a total of 6.74 pounds of alleged methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $134,921.

CBP officers seized the narcotics, arrested the traveler, and turned him over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021