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Rio Grande City CBP Officers Seize $860,000 in Methamphetamine at the Starr-Camargo International Bridge

Release Date
Mon, 11/02/2020

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Starr-Camargo International Bridge intercepted $860,000 in alleged methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. CBP officers discovered the narcotics, hidden within a 2014 Ford van. 

“Through the great work of our officers these dangerous drugs will never reach our communities,” said Port Director Imelda Recio, Rio Grande City Port of Entry. “This seizure is a great example of our port’s commitment to border security.” 

Packages containing 96 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Starr-Camargo International Bridge
Packages containing more than 96 pounds of
methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at
Starr-Camargo International Bridge.

The seizure occurred on Thursday, Oct. 29 when CBP officers assigned to passenger operations at the Starr-Camargo International Bridge encountered a 40-year-old woman, citizen of the United States, arriving from Mexico and traveling to Rio Grande City, in a Ford van. The 2014 Ford van was referred to CBP secondary for further examination after a primary inspection. In secondary, with the aid of a non-intrusive imaging system (NII) and a CBP canine, CBP officers discovered 52 packages containing 96.38 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle. 

The estimated street value of the narcotics from the seizure is approximately $860,000 

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

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