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CBP Officers Intercept Nearly a Ton of Marijuana in Seizure at World Trade Bridge

Release Date
Mon, 04/29/2019

LAREDO, Texas –While facilitating lawful trade and travel this weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized nearly a ton of marijuana in a single enforcement action at World Trade Bridge.

“Our frontline CBP officers maintained their vigilance while facilitating significant volumes of trade this weekend and intercepted a significant load of marijuana,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.  “The seizure illustrates CBP’s continued commitment to focus on and carry out our border security mission.”

Bundles containing 1,756 pounds of marijuana seized by CBP officers at World Trade Bridge
Packages containing 1,756 pounds of marijuana
seized by CBP officers at World Trade Bridge.

The seizure occurred on Sunday, April 28 at the World Trade Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2017 Freightliner tractor hauling a commercial shipment of Bentonite for a secondary examination. Following a canine and non-intrusive imaging system inspection, CBP officers discovered 67 packages containing a total of 1,756 pounds of alleged marijuana hidden within the conveyance. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $351,325.

CBP officers seized the narcotics and the case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.

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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 securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021