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CBP officers seize over $2.1M in narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry

Release Date
Thu, 10/31/2024

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $2,100,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action. 

“This large cocaine seizure in the cargo environment reflects the reality of the drug threat our frontline officers face every day,” said Port Director Pete Beattie, Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “Our frontline officers utilize all their training, high tech tools and resources as they conduct their examinations and this seizure exemplifies our continued dedication to CBP’s border security mission.”

Packages containing 162 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
Packages containing 162 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry.

On October 30, at the Camino Real International Bridge import lot, a CBP officer referred a tractor trailer for secondary inspection. During a secondary examination, CBP officers discovered 60 packages containing a total of 162 pounds of alleged cocaine within the conveyance. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $2,167,372.

CBP seized the narcotics, tractor, trailer. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation. 

Follow the Director of CBP’s Laredo Field Office on X at @DFOLaredo on Instagram at @dfolaredo and also U.S. Customs and Border Protection at @CBPSouthTexas for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We facilitate safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

Last Modified: Oct 31, 2024