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CBP officers seize over $800K in marijuana at World Trade Bridge

Release Date
Wed, 11/20/2024

LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana that totaled over $804,000 in street value. 

“CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This seizure is an example of ongoing operational efforts conducted daily to protect our borders.”

Packages containing nearly 360 pounds of marijuana seized by CBP officers at World Trade Bridge.
Packages containing nearly 360 pounds of marijuana seized by CBP officers at World Trade Bridge.

The seizure occurred on Friday, Nov. 15 at the World Trade Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2023 Chevrolet S10 Max hauling a commercial shipment of seat cushions for secondary inspection. Following a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered a total of 359.79 pounds of alleged marijuana within the commodity. The narcotics combined had a street value of $804,902. CBP seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure. 

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: Nov 20, 2024