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Rio Grande City CBP Officers Seize $463K Worth of Methamphetamine at the Starr Camargo International Bridge

Release Date
Mon, 08/10/2020

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Starr Camargo International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the narcotics, valued at approximately $463,000, hidden within a 2007 Ford Fusion.

“In the midst of this pandemic our officers have remained steadfast to securing our nation’s borders and through their commitment these dangerous drugs will never reach our communities,” said Port Director Imelda Recio, Rio Grande City Port of Entry.

Packages containing 23 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry
Packages containing 23 pounds of methamphetamine
seized by CBP officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry.

The seizure took place on Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Starr Camargo International Bridge when a 28-year-old female United States citizen from McAllen, Texas, applied for entry into the United States driving a 2007 Ford Fusion.  The vehicle was referred to CBP secondary for further examination after a primary inspection.  In secondary, CBP officers discovered 10 packages hidden within the Ford Fusion.  CBP officers removed the packages, which contained a total of 23.15 pounds of alleged methamphetamine.

The estimated street value of the narcotics from the seizure is approximately $463,000.

CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle, arrested the driver and turned her over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021